State of Maine Laws Pertaining To Off-Road Vehicles, Motorized Scooters, Mopeds, and Motorcycles
Off-Road Vehicle**
| Motorized Scooter/Motorized Bicycle
| Moped
| Motorcycle
|
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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.
NOTE: Visit the Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife for information on ATV and snowmobile registrations and other rules or regulations | ***Must meet all the following criteria for each vehicle category | ||
OR
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OR
STAGGERED REG
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OR
MANDATORY MARCH REGISTRATION |
* Wheel diameter is measured across the outer edge of the wheel rim.
** 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.
*** If all criteria are not met in any category, the vehicle is considered an Off-Road Vehicle.
Definitions: Title 29-A, Section 101, subsection 47-A | Operation of: Title 29-A, Section 2091 |
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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