Off-Road Vehicles, Motorized Scooters, Mopeds, and Motorcycles

Off-Road Vehicle

Motorized Scooter/Motorized Bicycle

Moped

Motorcycle

Cannot be registered

Cannot be registered

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 if registered.

Can be used on a public way if registered.

Operator’s license not applicable since vehicle cannot be used on public way.

Any class of an operator’s license, instruction permit, or endorsement required.

Any class of an operator’s license is required.

Any class of an operator’s license with a motorcycle endorsement required.

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

**Must meet all the following criteria for each vehicle category

• 2 or 3 wheels
• *Each wheel (not tire) is less than 10” in diameter.
• Motors less than 25 cc’s   
• Electric motor not exceeding 750 watts
• Motorized bike with no more than 1.5 brake horsepower or an electric motor not capable of exceeding 25 miles per house on a level surface.                         
• 2 or 3 wheels
• *Each wheel (not tire) is 10” or larger in diameter
• Motor not exceeding 50cc’s
• Electric motor under 1,500 watts
• 2 or 3 wheels           
• *Each wheel (not tire) is 10” or larger in diameter
• Motor more than 50 cc’s
• Electric motor 1,500 or more watts

OR

OR

STAGGERED REG

OR

MANDATORY MARCH

REGISTRATION

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.