INFORMATION ON OFF-ROAD VEHICLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, MOPEDS & MOTORCYCLES
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
MOPEDS
MOTORCYCLES
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  • Cannot be registered under M.R.S.A., Title 29-A for use on public roads. However, may be registered under Title 12 through Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

  • Registration not required

  • Can be registered as a moped

  • Can be registered as a motorcycle

  • Cannot meet inspection standards due to vehicle design and configuration

  • Inspection not required

  • Inspection not required

  • Inspection required

  • Cannot be used on a public way

  • Can be used on a public way like a motorized bicycle or tricycle

  • Can be used on a public way when registered

  • Can be used on a public way when registered

  • Operator's license not applicable since cannot be used on public way

  • Any class of operator's license, instruction permit, or endorsement required

  • Any class of operator's license is required

  • Any class of operator's license with a motorcycle endorsement is required

  • Some common types of off-road vehicles include Pocket Bikes, Mules, Gators, Terminal Tractors and ATV's. An ATV can only be operated for farm purposes using an occasional crossing permit

  • A Pocket Bike or similar vehicle that does not meet the definition of a motorized scooter, moped, or motorcycle is considered an off-road vehicle.

**Must meet all the following criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

  • *Each wheel (not tire) is less than 10" in diameter;

  • Motor less than 25 cc's

OR

  • Electric motor not exceeding 750 watts

**Must meet all the following criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

  • *Each wheel (not tire) is 10" or larger in diameter;

  • Motor does not exceed 50 cc's

OR

  • Electric motor not exceeding 1,500 watts

 

**Must meet all the following criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

  • *Each wheel (not tire) is 10" or larger in diameter;

  • Motor more than 50 cc's

OR

  • Electric motor1,500 watts or more
*Wheel diameter is measured across the outer edge of the wheel rim.

**If all criteria are not met in any category, the vehicle is considered an off-road vehicle


USEFUL STATUTORY REFERENCES
Definitions:
Title 29-A, Section 101, subsection 47-A
Operation of:
Title 29-A, Section 2091
Driver License Requirements:
Title 29-A, Section 1254
Safe Operation:
Title 29-A, Section 2062
Motorcycle Driver Education:
Title 29-A, Section 1352
Instruction Permits:
Title 29-A, Section 1304
Equipment Standards:
Title 29-A, Sections 1901-1925
Inspection:
Title 29-A, Section 1751


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may contact the BMV Registration Section with questions or comments at: (207) 624-9000, Extension 52149 or by e-mail at: registrations@maine.gov