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/...cat=501&page=1

 

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

 

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.

 

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!

 

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

 

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/m...RD-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.