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Posted by: HoundDog06
I have read through nearly 300 pages of the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Statutes. It seems to me that ATVs have been overlooked in this state. We have four classifications of street vehicles in OK: cycles, cars, pickups, and trucks. ATVs fail to fall into either the cycle or car categories according to the definitions. As a result, there is no reason an ATV couldn't be street legal, it merely has to meet the same standards set for the other light vehicle classes. However, ATVs are frowned on by the highway patrol. The argument is winable (excuse the term) but it will take someone willing to challenge it in court. It will also be a loophole, not a permanent establishment as a legal highway vehicle.
~HoundDog
Posted by: ndeed
I am in Gulfport, Mississippi and would like to make my 660 Raptor street legal. Did either of you two MS guys get anywere?
Posted by: ndeed
Moss point is not far from Gulfport,, maybe we could meet up and ride on day. Bethel is mid way,, but not good for dragging I want to go ride that new place called Little Tiger soon...
Anyway,, I don't mind the insurance,, it would be awesome to be the firt guy in MS to get his ATV legal. There is soooo many areas to ride if you had a tag on the back. So many areas are "state hunting" roads that are for street legal only. Those roads over behind Dupont would be nice to ride...
I think I will make a few calls on this.
Posted by: BigBadScrambler
It depends on the state. For instance, in Arizona, ATV's can be made street legal with a few modifications
Posted by: BigBadScrambler
Horn ,mirror, brake light, and I dont know whether or not you need turn signals. But, most states do not allow ATV's on the street. Soem do though. You would have to check with your local DMV
Posted by: yettiatcpg
Hi guys, I am just flipping through pages and found this, I am slowly becoming an expert on this street legal stuff. the majority of the states have it writen so that to be street legal you have to have a differencial type axle, not a "live" axle.
here in Michigan we are breaking down old barriers that have had the road shoulders closed for years. we'll take every mile we get, but it would be easier if the state would just except the fact we are not going away and reopen the whole lower half of Michigan.
as for you some of you that have looked at trike conversions. the Yamaha corp actually own the rights to the reversed trike design. its pattenetd through them to keep it out of production.
I have seen rear triked raptors and banshees and they are pretty cool.
Posted by: Sandattic
has anyone in ca tried to do a spcn registration? special consruction or home made registration is what i think it could be.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Check out this site about getting quads street legal. He sells packages to do this. Little Foot Conversions.
We're SOL in CA until things get changed. They just closed a bit of a loophole and now require emissions certifications from the manufacturer for on-road use. I'm not sure what kind of mileage I get, but I'm sure it would be better than I get in even my small car (20 city [if lucky], and probably even beat the 32 on the highway I get.) But the insurance would cost anywhere from 600-1200/yr.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I have a 2001 Daewoo Nubira. So it's not like it's going to break an insurance company unless I slam into a high dollar Benz. It's full coverage but only carrying about 30/60/30 policy which is as low as AAA here in CA will go. State min. is like 15/30/10 or something. So you might be carrying quite a bit more protection than me. I don't own a house. My boss as a Honda VTX1300 full coverage. $500K policy and it's about $1200/yr. When I first bought the car the company I was with wanted about $2000/yr for a policy. Switched to another company. Had them for a year and they then cranked my policy up to $1800/yr. Clean record. Been driving since I was 18. But, gotta love those CA rates!
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
It's the equal. Motor Vehicle Division.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Cheap, that's exactly what people did in CA. If you notice that ebay auction the ATVs were license in CA. I always heard this "oh the width blah blah" "Have to make it into a 3 wheeler" blah blah. That didn't matter. You just had to follow the same requirements for dual registering a dirt bike. Though they gave you a "car" license plate, not a MC plate. There was/is a company in Napa, CA that makes the kits. It actually looks like that's the kit that was used on those on the eBay auction. You also then had to have on-road insurance (quote on my bike was 600-1200 a year!)
However, they closed that loophole. Starting 1/1/04 (or 2/1/04 if you already had begun the process) you can't change an OHV into a street legal vehicle. They closed it based on emissions (what else would they use in CA!) I wonder if you repowered the OHV with a street bike motor, including any cats, etc. needed to meet emissions, if you could do it? That's the only thing holding back dual sporting now for new stuff. It's back to an emissions issue.
I think the reasons you don't see quads being sold for street use in the US (unlike Europe, esp. Spain) is that there's no regularities across the states. Some states require very little to ride on the road (DOT tires, and a horn (the funky cheapo bike horns work), etc.) Some required a lot. I was surprised that it was actually very little in CA. Generally speaking you would need to add turn signals, horn, reverse lights, and high beam indicator on the controls (assuming you already had headlights w/ hi/low beams, tail lights, and brake lights.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Good luck trying to do it now in CA. CARB got in on the action. ATVs don't have the emissions certification for on road use. I believe the rules changed as of 1/1/04, or 1/1/05.
That site is old for the Raptor swing arm kit. There was a guy up in Napa who was doing light kits. Had a 400ex and a utility registered. All they needed was a light kit, horn, and a few other things.
Posted by: minnrider
ATV-ALL terrain vehicle. pavement in my mind at least classifies as a terrain.Gas prices are way out of hand and the only way to lower them is to reduce our consumption and dependance on oil.if our lawmakers had half a brain they would realize that these vehicles would use less fuel doing some daily errands like going to work,the store,running over to a friends house.ive got a pickup and cant afford to buy some tiny economy car to run around in(i also dont want a tin can car either).but i do have a couple quads that have to get better mileage than my v8.im not sold on the idea of quads being on interstate or us hiways but, city streets and county roads i see no problems with.they have to be safer than the crotch rockets that are out on the roads.i would have no intention of putting my LTs on the road but either of my polaris units would make a good errand runner.as my disgust with fuel prices rises so does my interest with trying to get my quad registered as a motorcycle.i wouldnt mind changing tires for the terrain im riding.i have to start looking into this tomorrow. PS. i forgot to mention that for many years ive been buying pump gas and paying road and hiway tax for these toys.that should give me the right to ride them on the road or in all fairness i should be able to buy gas with no hiway tax added to it.
Posted by: minnrider
smaller and rural towns seem to be very open minded and tolerant of new types of motor vehicles.this city and county i live in is a real beeyotch.the first step to getting quads on streets in this area is to get the state to register it as a motor vehicle,which it actually is.and if the manufactures would only call them ATVs and not lable them as off road vehicles would help a bunch.
Posted by: Scootergptx
Don't know about MS, but in Texas, they are titled as ORV (off road vehicle) and cannot be made street legal because of that.
Posted by: Speedy2222
i didn't read all of the posts due to sleep desprovatino but is there anything on indiana on how to get em street legal?
Posted by: Quad4Fun
Washington State has it written into law that an ATV cannot be made street legal, even with the proper equipment
Posted by: KFXCarnage
I live out in the country so I can take a quick zip down the road sometimes if I feel the need for speed.BR>
But riding on the street to get to work etc. would own.Put street tires on my atv with blinkers mirrors etc.
I dont see how a street bike is any safer and there legal and you dont even have to wear a helmet.BR>I pitty the fools I see with crotch rockets doing wheelies down the interstate with no helmets
and wearing flip flops and a wife beater.
Posted by: azsandrider
I'm glad I live in Az. Bought my new DS650 and went MVD to register it. The clerk asked me if I wanted the offroad registration (one time $12 fee) or on road registration ($135 per year + emmissions, although new vehicles don't actually have to be tested until 6 years - but you gotta pay anyway ? ) I choses on road registration. The clerk said to make sure I had the proper equipment, as the police will enforce the rules.
It is the MVDs role to do the paperwork and the police role to make sure its street legal. I have not ridden on the street yet as I need to get mirrors and a horn. I am also looking for DOT approved tires that will fit quad rims, and / or 13"-14" rims that will fit a DS650 bolt pattern to put small car tires on the quad.
For those back east who want to be street legal, the simple solution is move to AZ. You can be street legal, close to the desert & mountains for riding, & 4 hours from the dunes. No snow either, except in the mountains. BR>
No wait, we are full! Its really hot here!!! Stay away!!!
Posted by: azsandrider
I think most of us use our knobby tires, but we mainly ride on the road to trailheads and such, or around the neighborhood. Every once in a while, I'll see some riding around town or on the freeway and they will be using their knobbys.
I found speed rated street tires fr 10" rims, mainly used for golf carts. I have been looking for DOT approved ATV knobbys but I don't think anyone makes them.
We need to start asking the ATV tire manufacturers to make street approved knobbys, much like dual sport motorcycle tires.
Posted by: azsandrider
The best thing you can do is find a state legistlator who is an "off roader" and have the laws changed. Get local ATV clubs and organizations to starrt a "grass roots" campaign to get your vehicles street legal in your states.
There are enough states that allow street legal ATVs to show that there is no problems. The only ATV wrecks we have had on the street are from drunk buttheads with no street plates and no helmets. Most people that spend the time and money to street plate their ATV will be more responsible with it.
Posted by: WyoBullRydr
Mine has been legal since the day after I bought it in June. I have ridden it to town several times and several cops have seen me. The insurance was 260 a year and the tag was 129. It goes down every year. All I did was put a mirror on it. (useless, it is a blind spot mirror stuck on the fender) and that was that. It's fun as heck and the IRS on the grizz is not tippy or unstable at all at 65-69 MPH. Later. TW
Posted by: WyoBullRydr
Thank God I live in Wyoming where all I had to do was get a mirror on the front "somewhere" that was it. Then I got insurance and tagged it. That was all I did, now I ride in the street and on the highways and all over town during Cheyenne Frontier Days and all through the summer. I even trailer it in sometimes so that I can ride around town.
Posted by: WyoBullRydr
Well, $165.00 total this year for insurance and tag.
Posted by: x2468
get a dual sport bike like the suzuki drz400 (z400 motor). or convert a trail bike like the yamaha wr450f, honda crf450x, or ktm 400/450/525 exc/xc-w. the honda xr650r is good to but heavy.
Posted by: x2468
btw i cant beleive gas was 1.85 just 2 years ago.
Posted by: SpeedDemon13
I would LOVE to have my atv street legal, I live less than a mile from the country and to get out there its easiest to just ride a block or two and then be out in the country. Its a pain in the butt to load the four wheeler in the back of the truck and then drive a block and unload it and then go ride and leave my truck in some place in the country. If you get any information on making street legal atv's in Texas notify me please. And the cops where I live have no action WHAT SO EVER. If they see a kid on a four wheeler they dont even hesitate, they IMMEDIATELY come over there and give you a ticket, even if it is your first time to get stopped, they will ticket you. They are f@gs where I live and have nothing better to do, so I would love to have a street legal quad and when they pull you over, you can show them that you arent doing anything wrong and that they cant do anything.
Posted by: SpeedDemon13
so does that mean texans can ride up to 25 miles on the road? Explain in terms I can understand, lol..
Posted by: SpeedDemon13
Dang, lol
Posted by: UltimateAussie
i think another thing stoppping quads from being street legal is the fact that they dont have a differential which makes turning sharp on pavement where you cant slide the wheels fairly dangerouse but i wou;ld really like to have atvs street legal if they do it in some states why don they do it in all
Posted by: ZButcheR
I sure Wish we could Ride Here in MN.
Be kind of nice to run up to the store or what not on the "Z"
Posted by: ZButcheR
Welcome to the forums & good luck.......
Posted by: escalade350
in new york you gotta have 3 wheels to make it streel legal.Its a banshee with a yamaha r1 motor in it.Heres the link to see a pic of it. http://race.atvaddiction.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=342&password=&sort=1&cat=501&page=1
Posted by: Cheapass
Texas has a procedure to get an OHV title switched over to a regular title. Check with the DMV, ask as if you have an enduro style bike and want to get it tagged. If you mention an ATV, they'll tell you no without even looking up the laws.
I got a sandrail titled for on road use, I don't see why an ATV can't be done.
Posted by: Cheapass
Umm. Eww.
I pay about $550 for 1 Durango, 1 Pathfinder, and a Jeep Sahara. $600 if you include my GS650GL. That's yearly, with full coverage on the Durango.
Posted by: Cheapass
Wow, Washington is way strict.
Colorado says:
"Any vehicle converted for on-road use must have a VIN inspection, mirrors, turn signals, lights, and street tires."
Any vehicle. It looks like a licensed ATV would be cake here.
Posted by: Cheapass
Dude, take a surfboard. People talk of Hawaii and it's surf, but Guam has it beat hands down.
Have fun!
Posted by: Cheapass
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Originally posted by: RSeb
I ran across this on eBay Click Here. These guys really went all out to make those Rincon's street legal. Turn signals, high beam indicators, emergency flashers, reverse indicator light, etc. It's pretty strange seeing automobile tires on an ATV.
Nice paint job though.
RSeb
Painted my Suzuki GS with that paint, but I went MAroon/Green. It is really great, and gets lots of looks. Does not photograph, though. No matter what angle or light, it's green in a photo.
Posted by: Cheapass
If you can;t get a straight answer, make an attempt...
Find the guidelines for making a dirt bike street legal. follow them, then apply. Don;t specify it is a quad, only that it was meant for offroad, and that you added what they required for conversion. See what happens.
This is my plan in Colorado, as tehir wording is vague, and merely states what is needed to convert an offroad vehicle to on road use.... It is meant for dirt bikes, but they chose the wording.
Posted by: Cheapass
Another thought to pursue: Trike conversion laws and registration. Perhaps there is a custom build regulation that can be used to register.
My dirt bike that I converted in Colorado was accepted without question in Texas when I relocated. Maybe we can use that to our advantage. Register in AZ and then re-tag in Texas.
Posted by: montyh
in Montana we just need to install the following:
an electric horn
a rearview mirror
hi/low beam head lights
a brake/tail light
brakes on each axle
reflective tape (amber to the front, red to the rear) on each side
license plate light
then of course we gotta get the off-road sticker to use the public trails that are not roads. both the lisence plate and the off road sticker are a one time fee, and say "PERM".
pretty simple. lots of us do it. accually a forest service ranger told me i'd need the highway plates to drive on logging roads (and some pretty rugged trails are accually classified as roads on the maps). i don't go on the pavement much because it's too hard on the tires.
monty
Posted by: new2atv
I'm in South Dakota and I wanted to make my quad street legal. I emailed the DMV asking what needed to be done to make it street legal. In South Dakota, the title can't say for Off Road Use Only. If it doesn't say that, it just has to have a rear view mirror, horn, 4 wheels (they won't license 3 wheelers), a light to light up the license plate, brake and tail light, brakes on all the wheels, insurance and it has to be over 200cc's. I have an '01 Polaris Xplorer 400 4x4 that I just recently purchased and when I went to change the title to my name, I asked about licensing it and she just asked if I met the above-mentioned requirements and I filled out a form to be sent to the state with my title verifying that I met the requirements and paid $30.00 to license it for a year.
I wanted to license my quad for reasons a lot of people have mentioned; it's easier on gas. I don't know what other states' regulations are but that's just an example of what I had to do in South Dakota.
Posted by: new2atv
I've been looking for "street tires" for my quad and I found this site.
http://www.onoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ATV-HARD-SURFACE-KIT
Just an interesting side note, our local police department has a quad that is street legal. The size of our town is 135,000.
Posted by: FMFScrambler400
In west virginia as long as we have a horn and brake light we can ride ours an the road for ten miles that is a highway any other road for as long as we want. I think that is cool
Posted by: Daranello75
Polaris makes street legal "Quadicycles" look here Strret Legal Quads
Posted by: Daranello75
Oh, and here is the Quick Time video 2005 Quadricycle Action Video
Posted by: wfo660r
i think we all know that gas prices are killing our wallet, especially those of us who have rather large trucks with large engines. so i've asked myself for years, why arent atvs street legal? has anyone else wondered why that is? if it's because people think they're dangerous, look at street bikes! Hmmmm, 70 miles per hour tops on a stock wheeler, or 180 mph on 2 wheels? i'd say that four wheelers are definately safer, especially if the person at the bars knows what they're doing and they're mature enough to handle that responsibility. if anyone knows how to possibly change this, try and change it! or tell me how to. im in mississippi, and i've been emailing people and writing letters lately, because gas is 1.85 a gallon. which i know is cheaper than most places, but it's still a lot more expensive than last summer, of 1.33. and i know this hits a lot of people. so give me some feedback here! any help you can give would be appreciated. ya never know, maybe we could change the history of atvs. they're street legal overseas in a lot of places, so why not over here?
Posted by: wfo660r
and i would imagine that those few mods consist of what? directionals, horn and a speedometer? if it's that easy, is it like that in every state, just no one does it? i'd really like to know, so i know what to correct. that way i dont have to worry about getting pulled over at every intersection. i'm trying to figure out how to make my atv 100% street legal, with no worries about tickets. would anyone happen to know how in mississippi?
Posted by: wfo660r
i've gotten a few emails back from the state department, and they said the only thing holding four wheelers from being street legal are off road tires, no directionals, no speedometer, no brake light, and no brakes. yes, that's right, the person making the laws in mississippi must think that atv's have no brakes. but anyway, i emailed her back and informed her that infact, most quads now come with brake lights, and obviously brakes, and the rest of the stuff can easily be bought and installed with no problem. so we'll see what she says. maybe this wont be so hard after all. if anyone else in south mississippi is wanting to do this, email me and we'll see what we can get accomplished down here. wfo660r@hotmail.com
Posted by: wfo660r
i've been talking to the people in the state department here in mississippi and the guy i talked to yesterday said there's actually no law that says an ATV can't be ridden on the street with the proper equipment. now i just have to figure out how to get tags for it. it's pretty obvious that the people that make the laws dont know a whole lot about ATVs. The guy said that an atv wouldnt be legal until i added a brake light and brakes. And now almost all quads have a brake light, and as far as i know, quads have always had brakes. he also said that an atv would fall under mississippi's 'slow moving vehicle' law. i asked what the limit was on that, and he said any vehicle that doesnt exceed 25 mph. so they really have no idea what quads are about, yet they're making all these rules and regulations on what to do to make them street legal. we'll see what happens, though. i have to call the tax comission department. And azsandrider, i think i'll pass on the moving to arizona thing. i spent 7 month in kuwait on deployment, and i've had enough sand and heat to last me a lifetime. And i dont think i'd be able to live anywhere where it doesnt snow. the only reason im in mississippi is because i'm stationed here.
Posted by: wfo660r
1200 dollars a year for insurance? on your car? damn, i pay that much in 6 months on mine and my wife's truck, even with a discount for married and a multi-vehicle discount. you should consider yourself lucky. im still looking into getting my quad on the street here in mississippi. and from what i've seen, inspections should be no problem. as soon as you see more than 5 cars with no rust and dents, and no missing lights, you know you're not in mississippi anymore. i dont think people down here have ever even heard of emissions!
Posted by: wfo660r
if you go to www.littlefootconversions.com they have a section on there entitled 'advocacy section' which will give you your states specific laws, the names and addresses of different people you can write to. good luck!
Posted by: wfo660r
well heres a little update from mississippi. i've talked with yamaha, the local dealers, and the people in charge down here in mississippi. If i make all the modifications to my quad to make it street legal, all the same things that a motorcycle has, i have to take it and get it inspected by the highway patrol station or whatever the inspection stations are called. when i get it to pass inspection, i take that paper stating that it passed and my title to a yamaha dealer, and they put in a change of Title for me. Then after verifying that my quad is street legal and it's registered and insured, they'll send me a new title. An on-road title. then i can take that to the licensing department and get my quad registered just as if it were a motorcycle. and there are no laws in mississippi stating specificly that an atv cant be ridden on the road. so it's lookin pretty good. i'll keep everyone posted on the progress. you probably wont see it actually happen till next year because i'm going on deployment in october to guam. so there's going to be a 6 month hold on actually making it street legal. but i will have internet access over there, so i'll be online whenever i can.
Posted by: wfo660r
i must say that this hurricane we just experienced down here sucked big time. but it was kinda cool to watch. after it was all said and done, there was such a massive gas shortage it was ridiculous. so what else is there to do but ride your wheeler. i must have put 300 miles of nothing but road miles on my raptor in a week. i rode right down highway 49, down highway 53, out to my house and many other places. i must have passed hundreds of cops, and not but one even looked at me. the only time they seemed to even notice i was there was when i was out AFTER curfew. i got spotlighted by a cop coming across the county farm road/highway 53 intersection, and that's it. it was two cop cars just shooting the breeze in the gas station parking lot. so it just goes to show how much they really dont care. if ever they had the reason and time to pull me over, that was it. it just felt great. i had guys on harleys pulling up next to me at intersections asking me how fast it goes. but i rode smart the whole time. i kept the speed limit, almost never passed anyone, and used hand signals at major interstections. i figure if people see how much like a real motorcycle or vehicle quads really are, maybe something will change soon.
Posted by: wfo660r
well, i've got some pretty suprising and a little discouraging news. i talked with a guy in california, Terry Jones, who has this website. http://www.streetlegalatv.com/ Terry's got a bunch of money into it and i got some pretty intersting information. i'll try and sum it up with a paragraph or two, but we talked on the phone for about an hour. he said that after he built this quad, the state of california pretty much said "good job, you found a loophole. but this is the one and only, and it will never happen again." he actually did a cross country ride from california to florida down interstate 10. he was featured in atvaction, i think it was, a few years ago where they followed him on his ride and called the article "smokey and the raptor" he said he got pulled over once in texas, and the cop gave him a bunch of crap. he just told him to look in his code book, and the cop did. came back and said "good job. if they pull you over again, just tell them to look at this page, this article." so he made it. he said that he has actually talked with the big wigs at yamaha, and a few other places. this is what they said; when atc's were outlawed, the united states pretty much told the japenese manufacturers that they couldnt sell them anymore to the us. so japan said alright, how about if we put another tire on the front to make it more stable? so they did, with the agreement that the new ATV would never be a street legal vehicle, as long as it has 4 tires, no matter how much you did to it. this guy said that the easiest way to make a street legal ATC, is that some part of the vehicle has to be a motorcycle. so if you have that, you need to scrap the title, and build it yourself, giving it a "custom motorcycle" title. then you're free to do what you want with it. as long as it falls under the motorcycle classification of "no more than three tires in contact with the ground at all times" which is where the three wheeled atv comes in as street legal. i've seen this done before where a guy in pennsylvania took an XR650 frame and put an atv swingarm and axle on the back end. and it did hold up to the cops. it was technically a custom motorcycle. terry said if he could do it again, he wouldnt. there is so much red tape, and he's got over $25,000 into this raptor. he said the best place to start, is with the lobbyists. they're the ones to get things changed. he said he's not really into it anymore, since he's 45 years old. and he pretty much guaranteed me that it'll take years to get this done. so if everyone starts getting involved, maybe it'll happen sooner. i know i would sure like to see it.
Posted by: wfo660r
what i have learned from terry jones, the guy in cali that did the raptor trip the florida, is that an atc can be made street legal, technically. if you can get a title saying the motorcycle was scrapped, and 'somehow' get that vin number onto the quad frame, then you have a 'custom motorcycle' with no more than three wheels in contact with the road at all times. provided you get dot approved tires, turn signals, speedo, horn, all the basic motorcycle stuff that they need to be street legal. or, you can take something like an xr650 or some enduro dirt bike and put a quad swingarm on the rear end. that, i have seen done in pennsylvania. it was few years ago, and it works. you just have to make sure the bike is classified as a "custom motorcycle."
Posted by: wfo660r
i was definately not saying just switch vin's to an atc frame. there is defiantely a lot of frame cutting and welding and custom fabricatioin and fitting to be done. something that should be done the right with the right tools. not just cut out the vin and weld it in place, ground down the weld, and spray paint it. if i was to do something like this, it would be a lenghty project, most likely. and it would be done right. after all, if you're going to be one of the first people to have a street legal atc, why would anyone want just a regular old tri z or 350x with street tires and a license plate?
Posted by: SlimP
Did You ever get anywhere on the regulations? I am in MS and would like to know what it would take to drive my 400ex to work and stuff like that
Posted by: SEMO
Is it possible to get a quad legal in the state of missouri? I was under the impression you could get them plated like a car.
Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 304
Traffic Regulations
Section 304.013
August 28, 2003
All-terrain vehicles, prohibited on highways, rivers or streams of this state, exceptions, operational requirements--special permits--prohibited uses--penalty.
304.013. 1. No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, as defined in section 301.010, RSMo, upon the highways of this state, except as follows:
(1) All-terrain vehicles owned and operated by a governmental entity for official use;
(2) All-terrain vehicles operated for agricultural purposes or industrial on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the day of operation;
(3) All-terrain vehicles operated by handicapped persons for short distances occasionally only on the state's secondary roads when operated between the hours of sunrise and sunset;
(4) Governing bodies of cities may issue special permits to licensed drivers for special uses of all-terrain vehicles on highways within the city limits. Fees of fifteen dollars may be collected and retained by cities for such permits;
(5) Governing bodies of counties may issue special permits to licensed drivers for special uses of all-terrain vehicles on county roads within the county. Fees of fifteen dollars may be collected and retained by the counties for such permits.
2. No person shall operate an off-road vehicle within any stream or river in this state, except that off-road vehicles may be operated within waterways which flow within the boundaries of land which an off-road vehicle operator owns, or for agricultural purposes within the boundaries of land which an off-road vehicle operator owns or has permission to be upon, or for the purpose of fording such stream or river of this state at such road crossings as are customary or part of the highway system. All law enforcement officials or peace officers of this state and its political subdivisions or department of conservation agents or department of natural resources park rangers shall enforce the provisions of this subsection within the geographic area of their jurisdiction.
3. A person operating an all-terrain vehicle on a highway pursuant to an exception covered in this section shall have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, except that a handicapped person operating such vehicle pursuant to subdivision (3) of subsection 1 of this section, but shall not be required to have passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle, and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of less than thirty miles per hour. When operated on a highway, an all-terrain vehicle shall have a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle. The bicycle safety flag shall be triangular in shape with an area of not less than thirty square inches and shall be day-glow in color.
4. No persons shall operate an all-terrain vehicle:
(1) In any careless way so as to endanger the person or property of another;
(2) While under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance;
(3) Without a securely fastened safety helmet on the head of an individual who operates an all-terrain vehicle or who is being towed or otherwise propelled by an all-terrain vehicle, unless the individual is at least eighteen years of age.
5. No operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall carry a passenger, except for agricultural purposes.
6. A violation of this section shall be a class C misdemeanor. In addition to other legal remedies, the attorney general or county prosecuting attorney may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to prevent such violation or future violations and for the assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per day of violation.
Posted by: SEMO
i called a local county sherriffs office asking about a permit and was told MISSOURI has revised some statute allowing ATVs on all county roads as long as you are wearing a helmet, have a flag, and are not driving crazy.
But this is a deputy and was told i can read it on the missouri state homepage, but cannot find anything saying anything like that.
Is this deputy wrong or what ? I made sure i wrote down their name incase someone gives me trouble on a gravel road as i think i could quote them, unsure....
She did say stay off of the highways though.
i still wont feel right unless i see it.
Posted by: LTZ400guy
I just have to say that this is a very interesting topic. I was at my local magazine rack yesterday and I happened to pick up an ATV Sport Magazine and in it was a performance Raptor. Well this guy Terry Jones went cross country with his Raptor. Now.... yes he had to make a couple of modifications (three wheels) but that is because he lives in this wonderful state called CA! I think that we should support more movements like this one! Please visit Jones' Street legal Raptor and lets get the Manufacturers and everyone who loves to ride out there and voice our opinions!
Posted by: BaD04WarrioR
yaeh I wish I could make mine street legal. Id like to go to the state and see what I could do. Any Ideas on what you did or who you emailed to talk to someone of that authority. Id appreciate it
Posted by: elraptor02
well in P.A. atv's can be slightly modified to be street legal.. they must be registered, insured and licensed but i am not sure about mississippi..
Posted by: elraptor02
my buddy lives in the poconos and he converted his grizzly into a licensed- street legal atv. All he had to do was put on turn signals, mirrors, and i think he pays about 350 a year for insurance.
Posted by: l0stDrag0n
I recieved this e-mail for the Washington state D.O.T. This may strike the interest of several people that are interested in making ATV&39;s street legal. I however have not looked into getting a MSO from the manufacturer yet. That is next on my to do list.
I hope all of you enjoy this info and use it to the fullest.
To: Grayson Mills
From: Equipment
July 13, 2004
This message is in response to your e-mail.
Any vehicle originally manufactured for off-road use only will not be licensed for public road use in Washington State. It does not matter what modifications you make unless you get the manufacturer to issue a new “Manufacturer Statement of Origin” (MSO) stating they support the changes you made to your ATV for public road use, it is not licensable in this State.
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 46.09.020 states in part, “. . . “Nonhighway vehicle” means any motorized vehicle when used for recreation travel on trails and nonhighway roads or for recreation cross-country travel on any one of the following or a combination thereof: Land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, and other natural terrain. Such vehicles include but are not limited to, off-road vehicles, two, three, or four-wheel vehicles, motorcycles, four-wheel drive vehicles, dune buggies, amphibious vehicles, ground effects or air cushion vehicles, and any other means of transportation deriving motive power from any source other than muscle or wind. . . .”
An “ATV” is an “All Terrain Vehicle (off-road vehicle/ORV)” manufactured for off-road use only.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Equipment
Posted by: l0stDrag0n
I recieved this e-mail for the Washington state D.O.T. This may strike the interest of several people that are interested in making ATV&39;s street legal. I however have not looked into getting a MSO from the manufacturer yet. That is next on my to do list.
I hope all of you enjoy this info and use it to the fullest.
To: Grayson Mills
From: Equipment
July 13, 2004
This message is in response to your e-mail.
Any vehicle originally manufactured for off-road use only will not be licensed for public road use in Washington State. It does not matter what modifications you make unless you get the manufacturer to issue a new “Manufacturer Statement of Origin” (MSO) stating they support the changes you made to your ATV for public road use, it is not licensable in this State.
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 46.09.020 states in part, “. . . “Nonhighway vehicle” means any motorized vehicle when used for recreation travel on trails and nonhighway roads or for recreation cross-country travel on any one of the following or a combination thereof: Land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, and other natural terrain. Such vehicles include but are not limited to, off-road vehicles, two, three, or four-wheel vehicles, motorcycles, four-wheel drive vehicles, dune buggies, amphibious vehicles, ground effects or air cushion vehicles, and any other means of transportation deriving motive power from any source other than muscle or wind. . . .”
An “ATV” is an “All Terrain Vehicle (off-road vehicle/ORV)” manufactured for off-road use only.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Equipment
Posted by: Ckill700
This is kinda cool for Texas. Just a small step but a step. I know the first time I ride my quad to my ranch for agricutural reasons I will be givin hell. I think I might strap some cubes on the back and a whip flag and try it out. Any recomendations??? It says you can go 25 miles in one directions that is the exact distance to the ranch. What do yall think??
Also does anyone manufacture ATV sized tires that are for road use. Off road tires would wear out really fast!!
§ 663.037. OPERATION ON PUBLIC ROADWAY
PROHIBITED. (a) A person may not operate an all-terrain vehicle
on a public street, road, or highway except as provided by this
section.
(b) The operator of an all-terrain vehicle may drive the
vehicle across a public street, road, or highway that is not an
interstate or limited-access highway, if the operator:
(1) brings the vehicle to a complete stop before
crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the roadway;
(2) yields the right-of-way to oncoming traffic that
is an immediate hazard; and
(3) makes the crossing:
(A) at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to
the roadway;
(B) at a place where no obstruction prevents a
quick and safe crossing; and
(C) with the vehicle's headlights and taillights
lighted.
(c) The operator of an all-terrain vehicle may drive the
vehicle across a divided highway other than an interstate or
limited access highway only at an intersection of the highway with
another public street, road, or highway.
(d) The operator of an all-terrain vehicle may drive the
vehicle on a public street, road, or highway that is not an
interstate or limited-access highway if:
(1) the transportation is in connection with the
production, cultivation, care, harvesting, preserving, drying,
processing, canning, storing, handling, shipping, marketing,
selling, or use of agricultural products, as defined by Section
52.002, Agriculture Code;
(2) the operator attaches to the back of the vehicle on
top of an eight-foot-long pole a triangular orange flag;
(3) the vehicle's headlights and taillights are
illuminated;
(4) the operator holds a driver's license, as defined
by Section 521.001;
(5) the operation of the all-terrain vehicle occurs in
the daytime; and
(6) the operation of the all-terrain vehicle does not
exceed a distance of 25 miles from the point of origin to the
destination.
Provisions of this code regarding helmet and eye protection
use, safety certification, and other vehicular restrictions do not
apply to this subsection.
(e) The director of the Department of Public Safety shall
adopt standards and specifications that apply to the color, size,
and mounting position of the flag required under Subsections (d)(2)
and (g)(2).
(f) Except as provided by Subsection (g), this section does
not apply to the operation of an all-terrain vehicle that is owned
by the state, a county, or a municipality by a person who is an
authorized operator of the vehicle.
(g) A peace officer may operate an all-terrain vehicle on a
public street, road, or highway that is not an interstate or
limited-access highway only if:
(1) the transportation is in connection with the
performance of the officer's official duty;
(2) the officer attaches to the back of the vehicle on
top of an eight-foot-long pole a triangular orange flag;
(3) the vehicle's headlights and taillights are
illuminated;
(4) the officer holds a driver's license, as defined by
Section 521.001; and
(5) the operation of the all-terrain vehicle does not
exceed a distance of 25 miles from the point of origin to the
destination.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended
by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 472, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts
2003, 78th Leg., ch. 483, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
§ 52.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Agricultural products" includes horticultural,
viticultural, forestry, dairy, livestock, poultry, and bee
products and any farm and ranch product.
(2) "Marketing association" means an association
organized under this chapter.
(3) "Member" includes a member of an association
organized under this chapter without capital stock and a holder of
common stock of an association organized under this chapter with
capital stock.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1103, ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Posted by: Ckill700
So all you lucky guys who get to ride on the roads in arizona do yall use the stock ATV tires are do yall use somthing a little more street friendly?? I think my holeshots would wear out pretty quick.
Posted by: jdtrailbzr250
I'm bound and determined to get my Raptor 660 street legal here in Oklahoma. I'll have to fight the "Department of Public Safety" somehow and find a loophole in the laws, but how could they define a 4-wheeler as strictly offroad when I can modify it for flat track/pavement use? It would be stupid for them to turn away vehicle registrations, that's just more money for the state.
One small advantage we have here in Oklahoma is the fact they they abolished the vehicle inspection requirements a few years back. Good news for most people, only downside is we have people driving around with beaters and bald a$$ tires... lol
I'm going to check into this, but I recall a friend who worked at a tag agency and she told me that in order to register for an "experimental" vehicle (kit car, custom rebuild, etc.) you had to bring in every reciept for the parts that were installed/used to build the vehicle, from the ground up, and then pay to have it registered with the state and get a tag. So maybe if you could slide past the system with a "friendly" tag agent to get it registered and tagged. The state will never care what the title says, they'll never see the bike/quad anyway. If you have legit registration that will stand up in court I would think that's the goal of all this.
As far as insurance, I'm sure Geico won't touch it, but I use www.atv-line.com. I pay $400 a year for my '05 Raptor and it's all covered against collision, comprehensive (theft/loss), medical, etc.
Posted by: jdtrailbzr250
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Originally posted by: Sandattic
has anyone in ca tried to do a spcn registration? special consruction or home made registration is what i think it could be.
That sounds like a good idea. What do you do when you build a kit car from the ground up? They have to have tags too.
I just went to a local tag agency here in Tulsa last week and when I asked them how I go about getting a tag for an "off-road" bike that has been converted to street use they kind of scratched their heads for a minute. The guy went and found their law book and started looking through it. He asked for my title, which I gave him, he said "this is a four-wheel vehicle", I said, "yes, but it's been converted for flattrack/street use", then he went to the back and spoke with a manger. They made some calls and came back to tell me it was a three-step process. It would cost $38 to get my Yamaha title converted to an official Oklahoma State title, then I would have to bring all the reciepts for the parts I used to make it street legal, then they would submit that to the OTC (Oklahoma Tax Commission) for approval. They basically said it's up to the state. I doubt VERY seriously the State of Oklahoma is going to approve my request. So after spending $1000+ on street parts, I'd probably be back to where I started...
Posted by: jdtrailbzr250
Sounds like another good idea. Everyone who would like to help make quads street legal, go to Yamaha's Corporate suggestion site (or your favorite quad mfg.) and tell them you want to see street legal quads!
https://www2.yamaha.co.jp/info/global/suggestions.phpYamaha Motor Corporation Suggestions
Posted by: jdtrailbzr250
I was just thinking about trying to get a three-wheeler street legal the other day. I certainly would be easier than a quad because it has three wheels instead of four so it should technically be classified as a trike. But, since your ATC was originally classified as a "Off road vehicle" or "All terrain vehicle" on the title and according to the VIN number the state will shoot it down everytime.
Someone out there has gotta know of a way to do an experimental or custom "kit car" type of title. I used to know someone who worked at a tag agency and every once in a while someone would come in with a kit car sitting on a trailer wanting a tag. The had to have every receipt for every part on the car, including the frame, engine, etc. and they could get it tagged. If you were to grind off your VIN number, add all the necessary items like mirrors, signals, DOT tires, etc. and then claim it's custom built I don't see why not. Heck, what about these street rods that have a frame, engine, body tub and windshield. If someone can custom build a 4-wheel vehicle from the ground up, why can't it be a quad???
Posted by: jdtrailbzr250
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Originally posted by: HondaAtcRoxz
Does anybody know anything about OHIO's laws? I have an atv and an atc but i would deffenently have to get the stock exhaust for the atc cause its LOUD!!! I asked my local honda dealer how you get them street legal and they said they would do it, BUT i was talking about a 110 chopper. I would sell my street bike if i could get my atc street leagal. hr>
Just some more info you might want to check out... http://www.3wheelers.com/lawusa.html
Posted by: jdtrailbzr250
I think AFCBlink is right. I just checked Oklahoma laws and if you mess with the VIN numbers (even cutting it off another frame and welding it into place)...
B. Any person who knowingly alters, counterfeits, defaces, destroys, disguises, falsifies, forges, obliterates, or knowingly removes a vehicle identification number, with the intent to misrepresent the identity or prevent the identification of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, upon conviction is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years, or by a fine of not more than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), or both such imprisonment and fine.
If anyone is interested, this is the link to the Oklahoma Title 47 Motor vehicle law prohibiting ATVs on the street. I would be willing to bet it's the same for most states (except Arizona): Self-Propelled or Motor-Driven Cycles - Minibikes, Golf Carts, All-Terrain Vehicles - Prohibitions and Restrictions
I did find one loophole... If I get a trailer to pull behind my quad to sell snowcones, I'm good to go. I just don't know about keeping it under 30MPH! LOL
B. Self-propelled or motor-driven cycles, known and commonly referred to as "minibikes" and other similar trade names, shall be prohibited from operating on the streets and highways of this state, except:
1. When used in a parade; or
2. When registered, as required by subsection E of Section 1151 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and operated in this state by food vendor services upon streets having a speed limit of thirty (30) miles per hour or less.
So the thread continues!!! Don't give up. If the major manufactures are starting to prototype street legal quads, it will become a reality some day. Polaris has already made one, it's called the "Revolver" and it's set to possibly launch in Europe where quads are welcome on the street...
Posted by: ubertrailblazer01
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Originally posted by: wfo660r
i think we all know that gas prices are killing our wallet, especially those of us who have rather large trucks with large engines. so i've asked myself for years, why arent atvs street legal? has anyone else wondered why that is? if it's because people think they're dangerous, look at street bikes! Hmmmm, 70 miles per hour tops on a stock wheeler, or 180 mph on 2 wheels? i'd say that four wheelers are definately safer, especially if the person at the bars knows what they're doing and they're mature enough to handle that responsibility. if anyone knows how to possibly change this, try and change it! or tell me how to. im in mississippi, and i've been emailing people and writing letters lately, because gas is 1.85 a gallon. which i know is cheaper than most places, but it's still a lot more expensive than last summer, of 1.33. and i know this hits a lot of people. so give me some feedback here! any help you can give would be appreciated. ya never know, maybe we could change the history of atvs. they're street legal overseas in a lot of places, so why not over here?hr>
i wish gas was 1.85 today
Posted by: RSeb
I ran across this on eBay Click Here. These guys really went all out to make those Rincon's street legal. Turn signals, high beam indicators, emergency flashers, reverse indicator light, etc. It's pretty strange seeing automobile tires on an ATV.
Nice paint job though.
RSeb
Posted by: Deeplaker60
No one has yet mentioned is possibility of local jurisdiction coming into play. You always have more impact at the local level. Several years ago, our town board voted to allow ATVs (and snowmobiles) on all town roads, no modifications required. This gives tremendous freedom of movement for ATV&39;ers. As more and more Wisconsin townships do this, the pressure will grow for county boards to open county highways. I wouldn&39;t be surprised if gasoline shortages eventually cause even federal highways to be opened to more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Posted by: Deeplaker60
You would think that anyone who goes fast around sharp turns in an ATV or any type of vehicle on any type of surface would have been out of the gene pool soon after first getting a drivers license.
Posted by: Deeplaker60
The Ontario reg for using ATVs on-road can be seen at http://www.haliburtonatv.com/bill11.html
Posted by: YFZ450kid
I asked the DMV here in Las Vegas Nevada, they told me that the solid rear axle on most atvs make them more unstable at high speeds, especially on a hard surface like asphalt, plus people just seem to hate us!! i just had the cops called on me in a neighborhood where it is almost a rule to have atleast one ohv in the garage!!
Posted by: YFZ450kid
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Originally posted by: azsandrider
I'm glad I live in Az. Bought my new DS650 and went MVD to register it. The clerk asked me if I wanted the offroad registration (one time $12 fee) or on road registration ($135 per year + emmissions, although new vehicles don't actually have to be tested until 6 years - but you gotta pay anyway ? ) I choses on road registration. The clerk said to make sure I had the proper equipment, as the police will enforce the rules.
It is the MVDs role to do the paperwork and the police role to make sure its street legal. I have not ridden on the street yet as I need to get mirrors and a horn. I am also looking for DOT approved tires that will fit quad rims, and / or 13"-14" rims that will fit a DS650 bolt pattern to put small car tires on the quad.
For those back east who want to be street legal, the simple solution is move to AZ. You can be street legal, close to the desert & mountains for riding, & 4 hours from the dunes. No snow either, except in the mountains. BR>
No wait, we are full! Its really hot here!!! Stay away!!! hr>
just asking, what is a MVD?? isnt it DMV???
Posted by: Tangier
This topic is so frustrating but I believe the answer will be when manufacturers start advertising and promoting their machines as multi purpose --- for on AND off road. Until that happens the local authorities in each jurisdiction can do pretty much what they want.
You got to believe that most quads are at least as safe (in all respects) as most motorcyles. So why do most quad manfacturers so prominity and vocally promote their machines as "off road only". Once one of the main manufacturers make the change I think there would be a rush to follow from all the other manufacturers.
And what are the local authoriies going to do when Honda or Suzuki, that both have a long record of producing on highway vehicles, motorcycles and some SUV's, start manufacturing a quad for use on the road --- and off?
How can this process be started?
Posted by: swndlr27
Do you have any more info about making a quad street legal in texas? Do you know of anyone who has actually been able to get it insured and inspected?
Posted by: dhicks3053
Ok, to those of you in Mississippi:
I have been doing some research in the last few weeks (after taking a hit for nearly $400 in towing and tickets), to make my quad street legal. I spoke with our local (Jackson County) tax collector Johnny Newell. He was extremely supportive, but sent me to Jackson to Mr. Tommy Lawler who is the Director of Public Safety. His number is: 601-925-7200. He said they have no problem with it, but that the Highway Patrol makes the final determination as to what is street legal and what is needed to be street legal. He sent me to LT Nelson with the highway patrol at 601-987-1249. He spoke of previous attempts to legalize a golf cart on the road, but didn't seem optimistic about the ATVs. He is supposed to contact his supervisor and contact me back on Monday or Tuesday next week. Wish me luck. I haven't quit yet. And if there is a rule against it, well, maybe it can be changed? I ride on a piece of land 2 miles away, and it isn't right to be hit just for that.
Posted by: dhicks3053
Nice idea, but the fine print: "Not available in US or Canada". I believe I am going to start contacting the representatives in MS (State Government) and see if I can get the laws clarified to make things easier. Doesn't hurt to ask, and if enough people in MS write to them, they might actually do something productive. . . I will post the contact info for Mississippi representatives if you want to contact them as well.
Posted by: dhicks3053
ndeed, I never got that far, and dropped it when based on the laws I was reading, I would have to get a tag and insurance at AUTO rates (not motorcycle rates as in other states). Because of these items, it is a bit un cost effective to go street legal, however, I do believe it can be done. The requirements as far as I have gathered are you would need Street rated tires, lights, horn. Take it to a licensed inspection shop, if you can get it inspected as road legal and it passes, then you can have it re-titled. Once re-titled, you can get a tag for it and insurance, then you are good to go.
BTW, I've been wanting to take my 'zilla against a raptor660. . . it's the only machine that I don't know for sure that I can stomp in a drag.
Posted by: Alexz
Does anyone know if you can and if how you can make a ATV street legal in WISCONSIN?
I would really like to do this but when I have asked I never got a straight answer. I was going to buy a sandrail but I want to make my atv street legal cause I have one.
Posted by: Alexz
Do you think a blaster work? I am wondering if I should sell it and get a 4-stroke four wheeler.
Posted by: Motarded
I live in Texas and ride just about everything. I would like to get some help on making Quads street legal in Texas. I ride and race street bikes, quads, and dirt bikes. But I would love nothing more than to have my banshee made street legal. (SWEET!) With all the rider/racers I know I could get alot of letters of advocacy together. But I would need to no who to send them to, or what to do with all of them. If anyone in the DFW area is interested in helping please fill free to email me. I also am building a street quad right now with a GSXR1000 engine in it. (NO PICS until its done) I also would build anything needed to help in DOT testing and getting them legal in Texas. I have had about 17 street bikes, 8 quads, 10 dirt bikes and 2 motards. I also have driven a T-Rex (2 wheels in front, 1 in back, and street bike engine) that was street legal!
I currently own 2 Suzuki TLRs, 1 Yamaha Banshee, Yamaha 450 motarded, and a Suzuki GSXR1000
Anyone in DFW please email me for support!
Posted by: DeeDawg
You can get it done in California, but only on Catalina Island that I know of; don't know why they are exempt.
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Posted by: ajd187
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Originally posted by: YamahaRider8998
can a atv be street legal in ny and also wat kind of gas milage does a atv get, lets say a sport quad like a warrior.
steve
I don't think they can but I may be wrong. However NY closed a loophole a few years ago that let you put turn signals, mirrors, and a horn on an off road dirtbiek and register it as a motorcycle. I'm pretty sure that if they own't allow that you wouldnt' be able to do something with a quad but it's something that I wonder about too.
Posted by: 250exridr
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im in mississippi, and i've been emailing people and writing letters lately, because gas is 1.85 a gallon
give me a break.. i dont remember gas ever being that cheap in my life. its 2.40/gallon where i live and its still going up. i agree with you though. why arent atvs street legal? we have scooters mopeds, street bikes, how are these safer than atvs. i just dont see it. even if there were restrictions, it wouldnt be so bad you could have something similar to a moped registration where you arent allowed to go on highways etc, limit hp. if they were made street legal, going down the street to the store of to a friends house would be a lot easier imo
Posted by: unstableisotope660
O.K., I have spoken to the Nevada H.P. and talked to a trooper. He initially said I would just be pulled over period. When I said there was no laws in the NRS regs about ATVs and there are kits to convert to "dual purpose and street legal" he asked what was my purpose to do so. I told him the rising cost in diesel fuel for my truck, the obsession of emmisions based on fuel consumption in or around California (Las Vegas is now a So Cal suburb), and the street legal 35mph moped I nearly crushed on my way to work were all viable reasons. He agreed and said he would speak to the chief and get back with me. I also spoke with the DMV, they didn't seem to have much issue as long as the NHP O.K.ed it. All of the above told me it was a novel idea. I think there are more quads in Nevada than automobiles and this could be huge.
Posted by: Suzusaki
Hey all, I am new to the forums, just doing a little surfing at work and I found this conversation pretty interesting. A couple of things to think about. As far as making a quad street legal, you all hit on the head with the D.O.T tires, turn signals, lights, brake light. There are two places that I know of that you can legally ride offroad vehicles (including golf carts) on the roads. 1) The state of arizona and 2) the catalina islands (not sure about quads there) The reason for Arizona is that all vehicles have to be registered with the state. They have street legal registrations and off road. All other states to my knowledge only require street legal registration.
Secondly, If you were to make your vehicle legal with the state as far as equipment, The other issue you would come accross is Insurance. I wont say there are no insurance companies that will write this, but I sure dont know of any. The problem is that each insurance company that does business in each state has to write with that state with what product, coverages and limits it will write. This means the state and the insurance company has to agree on what vehicles are street legal and which are not. In the state of az we have to cover orv's for road use. (same as the catalinas) But any other state it is not covered. So even if you were to get the vehicle legal with the state, you would be unable to obtain insurance. Kinda a catch 22.
edit: I missed a few posts and see that the guy in wyoming got his insured so maybe I am just talking out of my A$$. I would be interested in who insured it there.
hope this helps
Posted by: SDLloyd
In South Dakota, all we need is a horn, mirror, and license plate light to get motorcycle plates. The ATV is then legally a motorcycle, and you need a motorcycle endorsement on your license.
I have been riding in rural SD for almost 2 years now. It works out quite well around here, because most of the county roads are gravel. I ride on paved roads as little as possible, turning on them is a pain even when using 2 wheel drive. We also have "designated roads", which are usually paths leading to or around lakes. Public land or public access across private land. Sometimes the grass in the center is 4 feet high, you only know it is a "designated road" because the sign says so. These are really fun to ride on!
It seems very unlikely that the laws will change for the worse here, every farmer has at least on quad, and SD is a VERY rural state.
Posted by: owdiss27
I live close to south dakota and they put a license plates on them and you will see them in the city of sioux falls and in rapid city and I like the point that minnrider sed about the gas tax for the roads that you cant ride on I am going to start to email people in atv groups and see what I get back. I will post any thing I find out.
Posted by: cocacola1010
Just move to England and ENJOY.............!!! hehe
Posted by: rm25x
Hey Yetti, I am also looking into making my 300 EX street legal. With gas over $2.50 a gallon it would be more then worth it.
This is the form they go by in Michigan. My dad went through it to get his dune buggy street legal. Bad thing is they specify how many tires the motor vehicle has to classify what it needs to be road legal. So going by that, we would have to convert to a trike to be titled at a motorcycle.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TR-54_38480_7.pdf
I think I am going to do it, because it would be great to just ride the 20 minutes to the Mounds, etc when I want to ride. Plus it would just be fun to ride to work. I don't know if I made it a trike, got it plated, and went back to 4 tires if they would harass me if I still had DOT tires on it. (The 20" DOT trailer/golf car tires that fit 10" rims)
The title to my EX specifically says "ORV vehicle not to be licensed for highway use".
Sad thing is I see a ATV being a lot safer on the road then a motorcycle. Oil patches don't make us fall over....
Posted by: ciseroe
t seems as though many of us have a lot of ideas and ways to try to get the Quads street legal. I think the push also needs to be put on the manufacturers. They need to hear from us that we demand street legal quads. They should have the resources and the connections in government to produce street legal dual purpose Quads. Afterall doesn't market demand produce products that we want?
Also, as mentioned before by others, Quads get great gas mileage as compared to cars and trucks. Government should be supporting their entry into the market as a means to conserving gas. Our state, county, and local officials need to hear from us.
Ciseroe-still waiting to buy my first street legal ATV
Posted by: OneWolf
Here in Idaho if you put on and mirror and a horn it's street legal. I think.
OneWolf
Posted by: 99ajax
Just a note to Idaho Vinnie, One Wolf and any other Idaho riders. All Idaho motorbike/ATV Registration and Equipment Requirements can be found in Idaho Code Section 49 and 67. According to the codes, you need a valid driver's license, register your ATV as a motor vehicle and display a license plate, carry proof of valid liability insurance, have a brake light, headlights and a taillight after dark, helmet (under age 18), mirror showing roadway 200 feet behind, and a horn audible at 200 feet.
As for the turn signals you mentioned, Idaho Vinnie, that may be a local requirement. The state guy I talked to told me using hand turn signals was acceptable. I had no problems going to the DMV and registering my ATV. They just did a VIN and mileage inspection and verified my insurance, just like they would for a car. I paid my money and they gave me my title and tags. I carry a copy of the State Regs in my ATV in case I ever get pulled over by an officer that doesn't know the law. I ride my ATV to the trailheads (sometime more than 10 miles away) and to work in decent weather. My knobby Holeshot ATRs are pretty noisy on pavement!
Posted by: IdahoVinnie
About 3 weeks ago I checked with the licensing dept for the specifics to make my atv street legal. They referred me to the police dept.
I need:
speedo (factory installed)
proper size brake, tail, and headlights (factory installed)
left side mirror $12 (right side is optional)
turn signals $56 (aftermarket)
license plate $16 (for 1 year)
liability insurance $18 (for 1 year)
That's it! I already have the mirror and turn signals installed, so shortly after the 1st of the year, I'll be getting my plates.
Posted by: IdahoVinnie
I just picked up my plate today!
Insurance was $20.64 for liability and uninsured mororist.
Posted by: Lobo13
The best way to legalize ATVs for on road use is a long one but will be worth while in the long run. First you need to write a proposal to the state Rep. And find what is would take to change the laws concerning ATVs and street use of them. In this letter you should add aspects that are more appealing to the state such as:
1. Better Registration of the ATV
2. The revenue the state would generate due to the licensing fees.
3. The amounts of people who are comfortable on ATVs as opposed to motorcycles.
4. The fact that they are a 4 wheeled equivalent to a motorcycle.
5. Equal rights to the ATV enthusiast.
Right a proposal of laws involving ATVs. Make sure you follow safety guidelines to the letter.
After you spell this out you will need to follow up with the guide lines needed to file a petition with your State. Ask how many names you need. Then write up a short petition that will briefly explain what it is you are trying to achieve. Make copies to give to a number of friends and then set out to gain the names of the people who would be interested.
Now contact the manufactures of all ATVs and see what they would be willing to do to help. Include the profitability to the company as more ATVs will be purchased for on road use. They might be willing to run ads for the street legalization of ATVs as it would pay them in the long run as well. It would also open new avenues for marketing and new designs for ATVs. This equals profitability.
Contact Insurance companies and see what they can do to help with insurance on a street legal ATV.
After it is all said and done wait and you will see it on a ballet for the public to review and vote on. Then it is up to the people of your state to decide if it will pass or not.
Good Luck to All
P.S. I am right now setting up a petition for Missouri. I will keep you all updated on the progress.
Posted by: Lobo13
Put Oklahoma Stae Rep in your search. This should link you to the site... I never email I just Go into the office... we have one here in my town. I emailed once and got some info and then went streight in. But I do Think before you try to start your work... do some research and not just friends but anyone you work with... See I talked to at least 50 people in my area... only one said why would you want to do that... Yet still he said he would sign the petition. So Research and this way you have an idea what your exploits will do...
Posted by: Lobo13
Brothers and Sisters of Missouri... I come bearing GREAT NEWS... I have been in touch with David Day our State Rep and he has told me that he sees no thing in the laws prohibiting ATV use on the Street. He said that it in no way says you can not street leaglize one. We then contacted the State Troop 1 and they read us the right act and said no you can not street leagalize an ATV... So we contacted David Day again and explained what we were told... We thought that it was a dead animal that we would have to take a lengthy process to over come.... BUT... to my suprise David Day Contacted me and said he talked to the Head of the MO. State Troopers and Guess what... He said The only reason is that Insurance Companies will not Insure Them... well we have Progressive insurance and it turns out that ATVs are classified as a MOTORCYCLES... yes and they are completely covered... Progressive said that what you do with a Motorcycle can be done with the same coverage on an ATV... so if its leagel then it is covered. so Wait for further posings from me and I will continue the good fight for ATV riders in Missouri... Hope to see you all on the road soon... Peace Out
Posted by: Lobo13
Actually my Eiger does just fine on the street. The problem with flip is not the tires... it is the fact that all ATVs have solid possetrac... If you can change this to limited slip possetrac you would notice a substantial difference. the wheel base has no variable in the factor. If that where true factors then all cars, Trucks and SUVs would be dangerous on the road.
We had a truck with a solid possetrac rear end and you had to slow down to turn... we could only keep it stable at 5 Mph going around a corner... needless to say the tires were bald by the time we got it from point a to point b. If you tried to turn at high speeds it would try to roll... you could feel it in the chassie. To break it down when turning at high speeds if your axle is solid the right and left tires are turning at the same speed and that means that one is fight to speed up and the other is fighting to slow down this = somethings got to give so, A you break tread, or B you roll. If you have limited slip then the tire that needs the traction gets the tracktion and the tire that dosn't rolls free.
Posted by: dvX400bOy
How do you get the states or whoevers email adress. i live in oklahoma
Posted by: dvX400bOy
Does anyone know what you have to do in oklahoma.
Posted by: 450rking
dose anybody know about getting a atv legal for the road in new york?
Posted by: YamahaRider8998
can a atv be street legal in ny and also wat kind of gas milage does a atv get, lets say a sport quad like a warrior.
steve
Posted by: xFreebirdx
Sucks that you can't have a street legal quad in South Carolina. =[
Posted by: Serap05
Though I doubt it's possible, does anyone know how to street legalize a quad in Illinois? Another thing that we all need to do is start writing letters to all of the quad magazines. If they start getting a lot of requests they will probably take a good look into it.
For those who are going to try this I suggest you ask if they have/will look into a quide to street legalize atvs in ALL STATES. I know Dirtwheels has done two stories, one on the 3 wheeled raptor(CA), and another on a 400ex (I believe) (NV?).
Posted by: HondaAtcRoxz
Does anybody know anything about OHIO's laws? I have an atv and an atc but i would deffenently have to get the stock exhaust for the atc cause its LOUD!!! I asked my local honda dealer how you get them street legal and they said they would do it, BUT i was talking about a 110 chopper. I would sell my street bike if i could get my atc street leagal.
Posted by: Elwarno
Yo Serap,funny you mentioned it.I'm a fellow Illinoisian and I'm looking into the same thing.I saw The article about the 3-wheeled street Raptor a while back and I've wanted one since.Been wanting to get a street bike for a while then I remembered that thing.I like to push the envelope,that's just the kind of guy I am.Plus my knees are shot and I try to stay away from the bikes anymore.Anyway,to my point.I wanna build me one of these damn things (three or four wheeled ,whatever it takes).I read another thread in this site somewhere that in Illinois the guy said he'd have to have an inspector come look at it and it would be classified as a motorcycle.He made it sound like he was upset about that,but,if thats the worst case scenario.Ya get the bike license.Lastly, I myself have emailed the Illinois dot and requested what its going to take to make this happen.I'll gladly pass it along when I hear somethin'.Good luck to all that are doing these conversions and lets keep the revolution movin'.
Posted by: DFWYFZ450
Hi,
Today, I contacted the Wylie, TX Police Department regarding street legalizing my Yamaha YZF450 and here is the reply I got from them:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the operation of all terrain vehicles on public roadways. State Law is very clear regarding the operation of All- terrain vehicles on public roadways. Section 663.037 of the Transportation Code prohibits the operation of an all-terrain vehicle (as defined in Sec. 663.001) on a public street, road, or highway except as provided by subsections (b) through (g) of 663.037, which provide certain instances in which an all- terrain vehicle may be driven across a public roadway or operated on a public roadway for a distance (not to exceed 25 miles) in farming communities if it is in connection with farming duties. Section 502.006 of the Transportation Code further states that that a person may not register an all- terrain vehicle, with or without design altercations, for operation on a public roadway, but that the owner shall apply each year for an “off highway registration” to lawfully operate the vehicle on public property (not to be confused with public roadway). Therefore, any other operation of an all- terrain vehicle on a public roadway would be unlawful. Please see the attachment and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Posted by: DFWYFZ450
ONLY if you are performing farming duties in a farming community!!!
Posted by: AFCBlink
The Missouri motor vehicle registration system has a very difficult time dealing with "out of the mainstream" vehicles. A guy in Kansas City tried to make his ATV street legal. Unfortunately, he played fast and loose with his definitions when he was complying with the rules--he considered it a motorcycle when it was convenient for him, and a car when he needed to. Our local freebee weekly newspaper, The Pitch, covered the story. You can read about it here:
http://pitch.com/issues/2004-07-08/stline_full.html
I've had a fair bit of experience with MO Motor Vehicle laws, and my understanding that every four-wheel vehicle is considered a car as far as Missouri highway registration is concerned. Therefore, you need to meet all the car regs, similar to a dune buggy. Fortunately, in Missouri you don't need fenders or seat belts or a windshield (although if you do have one, it must be safety glass, and if you don't have one, occupants must wear eye protection.) You WILL need front and rear bumpers that are 4" tall and the full width of the vehicle (from outside of the tire on one side to the outside of the other). I have no idea if a differential is required; I haven't read anything about it specifically, but it might fall in the Highway Patrol's definition of "unsafe equipment."
You'll also have to get your ATV retitled as a "specially constructed" (aka homebuilt) vehicle. The good news is that there are lots of equipment requirements that can be circumvented that way, because the DMV code has lots of "if originally equipped by the manufacturer" stipulations. If it's a homebuilt, you're the manufacturer. However, there are a bizillion hoops to jump through. What all of this involves is a major headache. It took me a year to get my dune buggy legal, and it was built on a VW Beetle pan! You can read about THAT adventure at the link below. It might be helpful, if only in terms of general background info about working the system in Missouri.
http://www.zilliox.org/mini-t/legal.htm
Let me tell you from experience, Missouri is a tough nut to crack.
Posted by: AFCBlink
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if you can get a title saying the motorcycle was scrapped, and 'somehow' get that vin number onto the quad frame, then you have a 'custom motorcycle'
You really have to be very careful about this sort of thing--it's exactly what anti-chop-shop laws are intended to prevent. In nearly all states, a homebuilt or "specially constructed" vehicle must be "substantially different in construction and appearance" from any of the donor vehicles. Switching a VIN from one vehicle to another basically stock production vehicle is a very big no-no--in fact, it's a Federal felony. If you show up at the state troopers' station asking for a new title for a 3-wheeler that's had a motorcycle steering head welded onto it, and you could be led away in handcuffs. I would go talk to the head inspection officer in your area and get his/her take on the legality of it BEFORE you do anything like this!
Posted by: AFCBlink
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Originally posted by: wfo660r
i was definately not saying just switch vin's to an atc frame. there is defiantely a lot of frame cutting and welding and custom fabricatioin and fitting to be done?
The amount of effort it takes is not the point. A motorcycle VIN should never end up on an ATV; if the ATV's VIN needs to change, it should get a new, state-assigned "special construction" VIN.
There is a fundamental difference between bolting a trike swingarm on an otherwise stock motorcycle (in which the motorcycle VIN would still be legal) and creating a homebuilt vehicle from used parts (in which a new Spec. Const. VIN would be required). Exactly where the line is between those two legal realities is a rather gray area, but welding in a section of frame with another VIN is way over the line in anybody's book. That being said, what side of the line any individual vehicle falls on is really wherever a police officer, customs agent, or court of law says it is at any given moment. Some people are under the impression that all you need is matching numbers on the frame, engine cases and title. However, that is not the case. Three different LEOs I spoke with (a Missouri State Trooper, a local Kansas City cop, and a Kansas Trooper) each shared a different "rule of thumb" for when a vehicle's VIN ceases to be legal. Interesting these might conflict with each other:
1) More than 51% of the vehicle is has been modified. This is probably a more liberal interpretation than most would agree is legal.
2) The vehicle cannot be easily converted back to stock configuration. When I asked him what "easily" means, he smiled and said, "That's debatable." But then he added, "it means you can't weld more than sheetmetal."
3) The vehicle is "substantially different in construction and appearance." In other words, if it isn't recognizable to a casual observer as a Yamaha XT550 or a Gold Wing or a Corvette, then it can't have an XT550's, Gold Wing's, or Corvette's VIN. This is what the MO Trooper in charge of vehicle enforcement told me, and it is probably the strictest interpretation.
I realize that this is a cold topic. Sorry to be so long in between posts. Life got in the way.
Posted by: JohnyRocket
Here in the UK all you have to do is put
Buy ATV @ >$11000 (660R)
a "road legal kit" on at <$1200
regrister $60
Road tax$100/yr
then insurance would be >$1000/yr
and fuel at >$ 1.60/L!!!!
But then you can only ride it after having rode a 125 for 2 years previous which you had to do a test for or a $400 test for all CC's
So count yourselves VERY lucky i feel like moving to America more and more
Posted by: scubaman
Does anybody know how to become legal in California? I have one plan though. If you get it registered in a state like Arizona or someplace where they are legal. Then you have plates and paper work, could you then take the paper work to your state…because technically it is street legal then.
Posted by: lee660r
ive been trying to find away for awhile im in GA and we dont have to register our atv's you just buy it and thats it but yeah its a good idea to get this started i work about 15 min away it would be nice to ride to work and back can you let me who i need to write letters to and it will be done
Posted by: LW
ATVs and dirt bikes can be licensed for street in Idaho. All ATVs & motorcycles must have horn, mirror, two rear brake lights, certificate of title, proof of insurance, and driver's license (Helmets require for under 18 years old; Recommended are headlights, tail lights, DOT tires & turn signals). Idaho DMV will issue a license plate on presentation of the certificate of title. Police, troopers, & deputies will check to make sure your equipment is on and working, like other vehicles. Also all motorcycle operators must have a motorcycle endosement.
Also in some smaller Idaho cities, during the winter with snow floor, ATVs & snowmobile are authorized to travel city streets without license requirements, just OHV or Snowmobile registration sticker displayed.
Posted by: LW
In Idaho, the ATVs and dirt bikes that are "street legal," with license plates and proper equipment mainly drive graded dirt roads to get from one trail system to another trail system, usually a mile or so between trail heads. I have never seen ATVs without DOT tires drive paved street in traffic (except with snow floor). This year, Polaris is making a street legal ATV for European countries.
Posted by: LW
Idaho Parks & Recreation has brochure called: Motorbike / ATV Registration & Equipment Requirements.
The brochure tells exactly how to make your ATV street legal, get a license plate, etc. And of course, brochure also tells you what requirements are for off-road trails.
LTR450: price of gas here is $2.86 per gallon. Do you ride Glamis (Imperial Dunes) or Dumont Dunes in CA?
Posted by: LW
LTR450,
I was just thinking your 450 with paddle tires would be fun at the dunes, seeing you were out of So Cal. I still ride those areas annually, once or twice in the fall & winter. Do you play in the Mojave Desert? Mojave desert used to be an old riding area of mine, before I moved to Idaho.
LW.
Posted by: gpenberthy
What has happened with making the Mo. laws street legal atv"s? I live in a small town and they wont even let you ride them on the street here but they allow the pocket bikes. Go figure! I own 3 Polaris 400 4x4's- 2005, 1996 and 1994. The closest place to ride legal is in St. Joe State Park but they dont allow passengers and I love to ride my 6 years old granddaughter and grandsons. Please dont suggest that i get a motorcycle! I cant ride one. Besides I feel so much safer on my ATV then on a motorcycle.
Posted by: gpenberthy
I also was told that Maidson Co Mo. will allow ATVs on county roads but in Reynolds Co around Suttons Bluff all ATV s must have a county permit. The county permit is $5 a day or $35 a year. If you go to Mark Twain Forest page you will find the info out about Suttons Bluff. Has anyone been there? I would like to go because of the many activities. ATV riding, fishing swimming, camping, hiking and horseback riding..
Posted by: LtR450
1.85$ is good, in southern cali its almost 4$, that is crazy, way to expensive
Posted by: LtR450
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Originally posted by: LW
Idaho Parks & Recreation has brochure called: Motorbike / ATV Registration & Equipment Requirements.
The brochure tells exactly how to make your ATV street legal, get a license plate, etc. And of course, brochure also tells you what requirements are for off-road trails.
LTR450: price of gas here is $2.86 per gallon. Do you ride Glamis (Imperial Dunes) or Dumont Dunes in CA?
havent been to either yet but will go sometime
Posted by: thebeginnerofquads
u would also need license plate and insurance
Posted by: bosshogdanielson
woah!, okay now, there is a reason why they dont want atvs on the road,if you ever driven an atv like a grizzly on the asphault youll know why, its because the off road tires stick so well on the pavemant that when you make a turn it has to be at really low speeds, otherwise it WILL flip over, thats why sreetbikes are allowed, not only because of the tires but as well as it has two wheels instead of four, tho wheels you cant really flip or roll over when making a turn, if you have four wheels placed closely together such as a grizzly or other atvs, it is garenteed to roll over, now i totally agree on this atv driving on the road, but for a utility atv to be on the road, it needs wide street tires with a wider stance from each other, that will minimise the roll over occurence in turning sharp or unsharply at a moderate speed , and that atv has a high center of gravity so its kinda bad. anyone know if you can make atvs street legal in deland area florida? or south florida plantation? if u know, email me chargerduke01@yahoo.com -dan
Posted by: kommonlogik
If i read correctly, Oklahoma is pretty much screwed
http://www.health.state.ok.us/Program/injury/ATV/ATVlaws.html
Posted by: mrpringle
Hello I live in the Laural Highlands in PA, I am getting a polaris 800 and I wouldl ike to get it street legal. For the guy who lives in pa also and got his quad tagged for the street could you please let me know who i need to talk to or where i can get the info i need to get it done. thanks alot
you can email me at snowstuffbaby@yahoo.com
Posted by: ATVs4Fun
I'm from Ohio and have been looking into this. I've began digging the the descriptions in the Ohio Revised Code. Looks like we'll have to convert to 3-wheels or follow the standards for cars. I'll post more as I find it. Anyone else interested in getting the requirements for Ohio to convert their ATV to street legal?
4511.01 states:
(C) "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle, other than a tractor, having a saddle for the use of the operator and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including, but not limited to, motor vehicles known as "motor-driven cycle," "motor scooter," or "motorcycle" without regard to weight or brake horsepower.
Posted by: pawpasno
Hi there
Quads can use the roads in Ontario.
www.rcsasnow.com
Dennis
Posted by: Jagger
Don't know if anyone posted Oregon's laws on this but here they are:
http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/ATV/qa.shtml From what I read if it is 50" wide or more than 800lbs then you can make it street legal.
A Polaris Predator's wheelbase is 50.5 . A Suzuki 450 quadracer wheelbase is 50.6 for a few examples. Hopefully they are talking entire width including wheelbase as the Suzuki is only 49" overall width in it's specs (Might have to widen the fenders?)
Posted by: txraptor07
Hi
I have a couple questions
1.Is it garanted if i convert my atv 2 a 3 wheeler that i would be able 2 get it regesterd and street legal in texas?
2.If yes what is the processes of doing it?
Thank you
Jay
Posted by: SP8STER
When I was in France a few months ago these things were all over the place. I actually met a guy that has a full scale conversion business there and wnats to come to the US. The big problem is that the US government seems to not be a big fan although they aren't as bad as their faster two-wheeled predecessors. ATVs or "Quad Bikes" are more versatile than a motorcyle and when handled properly can be a very effective mode of transportation. I wish there was a place to look for state-wide legislature that will help people to find out where conversions are legal and furthermore what do we need to do to encourage its legality in more states.
Posted by: BruceOKC
found this..not sure who has seen it but it was done in CA Street Legal ATV
Posted by: booboobear
hey z butcher, you can take your quad down the streets of rosemount, lmao, i used to live in apple valley, and them cops down there, some of them can go you know where, they would be on you like a bear with honey
Posted by: streetquads
I spent several years looking for a loophole to get a quad street legal in indiana and I just pulled it off. It is titled and plated as a mc, and I can go anywhere. Started a little business out of it if there is any indiana riders out there hit me up. you can sheck it out at myspace.com/streetquads This is the first one done in the state and I am the only one that can pull it off.
