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

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2004 suzuki z400-stock
2001 go-ped bigfoot

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

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99' Honda 400ex
97' Suzuki king

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.

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'01 Xplorer 400 4x4
26x9.5x12
26x12.5x12
2000 lb. Warn Winch
48" Warn plow
Amsteel Blue Winch Rope
K&N Air Filter
Street Legal

'97 GMC Yukon SLE 4x4
Xlerator exhaust
Chrome push bar

Edited: 07/13/2004 at 10:16 PM by new2atv

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’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

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’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

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.

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!

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03' LTZ 400 (white)
K&N Filter
Lid Removed & Rejetted
One Industry Graphics kit
04' Blaster (blue)
Toomey B-1 Pipe Kit
Story of my life:
"I used to have a handle on life, but it broke."

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

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84 YT 125
selling

99 beartracker
full top and bottom rebuild

1997 yamaha warrior, it aint as fast as sum but it brings me home when i ask it

prm a arm skids
prm six pack rack.
works front shocks
homemade engine and swing arm skids

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.

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.

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'01 Xplorer 400 4x4
26x9.5x12
26x12.5x12
2000 lb. Warn Winch
48" Warn plow
Amsteel Blue Winch Rope
K&N Air Filter
Street Legal

'97 GMC Yukon SLE 4x4
Xlerator exhaust
Chrome push bar

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.

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.

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2004 DS 650 Baja X
KMS EFI & Turbo, Vortex CDI box, larger front sprocket,400 watt stator for HID headlights & HID Baja lights (both in stock housing)... 70+ HP with bolt
on parts...for the dunes.....

2006 stock 800 Outlander Max XT for trail riding in the mountains.....

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.

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.

Dude, take a surfboard. People talk of Hawaii and it's surf, but Guam has it beat hands down.

Have fun!

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!!

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Hey,
Im a 18 y/o kid with a 2005 YFZ450T; Big gun Evo X full exhaust, GYT-R jet kit (165 main, needle in 4th position, stock pilot 3 turns out)
Currently in Arizona for school... wish I could ride more often
YFZ450 stolen out of truck in arizona

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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.

No wait, we are full! Its really hot here!!! Stay away!!!

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just asking, what is a MVD?? isnt it DMV???

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Hey,
Im a 18 y/o kid with a 2005 YFZ450T; Big gun Evo X full exhaust, GYT-R jet kit (165 main, needle in 4th position, stock pilot 3 turns out)
Currently in Arizona for school... wish I could ride more often
YFZ450 stolen out of truck in arizona

It's the equal. Motor Vehicle Division.

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2003 Yamaha Warrior
2004 F-150 4.6/SC/SB (for work and play)

Working for a living is a highly overrated way to spend your time. - MWQ

...I think you're better off getting advice from someone who doesn't have to wait for the battery to charge before they can ride. -- Scootergptx

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

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95' Scrambler (White)
K&N filter
ITP Aluminum Rims
DG silencer

2005 predator TLE

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?