{"id":1520,"date":"2021-11-18T14:40:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520"},"modified":"2022-02-02T15:32:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:32:40","slug":"legalities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520","title":{"rendered":"Legalities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Topics<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f55aa210749\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Autocycle_designation\" >Autocycle designation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Driver_license\" >Driver license<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Helmets\" >Helmets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Helmet_types\" >Helmet types<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Eye_protection\" >Eye protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Noise_restrictions\" >Noise restrictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Daytime_headlights\" >Daytime headlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Other_restrictions\" >Other restrictions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Passengers\" >Passengers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Lane_splitting\" >Lane splitting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Headphones\" >Headphones<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Vehicle_conversion\" >Vehicle conversion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Modifications\" >Modifications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=1520\/#Example_inspection_checklist\" >Example inspection checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Three-wheeled vehicles &#8212; often referred to as trikes, autocycles, or cyclecars &#8212; exist in a murky and evolving world of local, state, and federal laws combined with complex registration and title regulations. <em>Drivers<\/em> of these vehicles are subject to a different set of state legal requirements involving driver license endorsements and insurance coverage. Outside the United States, the situation is just as confusing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Federal_vehicle_safety\"><\/span>Federal vehicle safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the United States, all vehicle safety regulation falls under the umbrella of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As of 2021, NHTSA does not have a separate definition for three-wheeled vehicles and, by default, all vehicles with less than four wheels are considered to be &#8220;motorcycles&#8221;. From a federal viewpoint, autocycles must comply with applicable <a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mcpkg002.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">motorcycle manufacturing and safety standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>NHTSA mandates specific standards for motorcycle equipment (some do not logically apply to three-wheelers), but does not require crash testing or safety features like airbags or seat belts. Here is a summary of relevant Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>FMVSS 106 Brake Hoses<\/em> &#8211; pass through certification of hoses and fittings from the original manufacturer<\/li>\n<li><em>FMVSS 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices<\/em> &#8211; see table below<\/li>\n<li><em>FMVSS 111 Rearview Mirror<\/em> &#8211; a stable mounted mirror at least 11 inches from the vehicle centerline with a minimum 12.5 square inch surface (10 sq in if convex); a 4-inch diameter mirror, for example, would quality<\/li>\n<li><em>FMVSS 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids<\/em> &#8211; DOT certified only<\/li>\n<li><em>FMVSS 119 Tires<\/em> &#8211; DOT certified only<\/li>\n<li><em>FMVSS 120 Tire Rim<\/em> &#8211; Appropriate size and load matching of tires and rims with DOT certification and information label<\/li>\n<li><em>FMVSS 122 Motorcycle Brake System<\/em> &#8211; meets stopping performance criteria as well as parking brake, brake fluid reservoir volume, and other requirements<\/li>\n<li><em>FMVSS 123 Motorcycle Controls and Displays<\/em> &#8211; standard requirements for controls and displays, including side stands and footrests<\/li>\n<li><em>FMVSS 205 Glazing Materials<\/em> &#8211; meets windscreen performance standards with appropriate label<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FMVSS 123 requires a speedometer with illumination whenever the headlamp is activated, and a green dash light activated when the gear selector is in neutral.<\/p>\n<p>FMVSS 108 defines minimum requirements for vehicle lighting.<br \/>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Component<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Description<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">SAE<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Height from road<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">headlamps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 white<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">J584<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">between 22-54\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">tail lamps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 red<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">J585e<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">between 15-72\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">stop lamps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 red<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">J186a<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">between 15-72\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">license plate lamp<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 white<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">J587<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">no requirement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">reflex reflectors<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3 red, 2 amber<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">J594f<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">between 15-60\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">turn signal lamps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2 amber or red<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">J588<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">between 15-83\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">turn signal operating unit<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">J589<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">n\/a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">turn signal flasher<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">J590b<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">n\/a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-3 from cache --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aero_Moto_safety_equipment\"><\/span>Aero Moto safety equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Aero Moto exceeds all federal vehicle safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-4\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Component<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">FMVSS Minimum<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Aero Moto<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">headlamps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 white<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 white<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">tail lamps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 red<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">stop lamps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 red<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">license plate lamp<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 white<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1 white<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">reflex reflectors<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3 red, 2 amber<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3 red, 2 amber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">turn signal lamps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2 amber or red<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 amber front and 2 red rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">turn signal operating unit<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">turn signal flasher<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">rearview mirror<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 (12.5 sq in)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1 dash centerline and 2 side<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">speedometer<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">full digital instrumentation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">neutral light<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 green<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1 green indicator plus gear number display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">foot rests<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">required<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">vehicle floor pan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">seat belts<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">n\/a<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-4 from cache -->\n<p>As long as a modified vehicle meets minimum NHTSA requirements, there is no other federal restriction on fabrication or design.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_title\"><\/span>Legal title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The legal title to a vehicle is a joint federal-state process. Every title requires a valid Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that is defined by NHTSA. Beyond the VIN, the legal requirements are set by each state. A legal title is required in order to register the vehicle for use on public roads.<\/p>\n<p>A converted motorcycle can retain the VIN from its original manufacturer. For example, the Moto Guzzi VIN could be &#8220;transplanted&#8221; to a cyclecar with the model year determined by the original motorcycle VIN coding. An alternative is the issuance of a <em>Manufacturer Certificate of Origin<\/em> (MCO) from an NHTSA authorized company that designates a new VIN based on the specifications of the specific cyclecar. In this case, the model year is typically the current year of manufacture, not the year the motorcycle was originally produced. For example, a 1997 Moto Guzzi donor cycle would be transformed into a 2022 new cyclecar (even if the new vehicle reflects a vintage design and is powered by an older engine). <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_laws\"><\/span>State laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each state controls its own vehicle registration, insurance, and driver license requirements. In addition, states may mandate certain equipment, like helmets or protective eye wear. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"License_plates\"><\/span>License plates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1586\" style=\"width: 340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FL-plate.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1586\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FL-plate.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"198\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1586\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Florida antique motorcycle plate<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Motorcycle plates do not have a federal standard but since 1980 all states except Minnesota have adopted a 4 x 7&#8243; (100 x 180mm) rectangle; in Minnesota the size is slightly larger at 106 x 183mm. Some states allow a vertical display that fits a rear mudguard better. Only rear plates are required for motorcycles. <\/p>\n<p>Each state offers its own assortment of special and vanity designs combined with unique numbering systems. An &#8220;antique&#8221; plate, if available, is certainly appropriate for the Aero Moto. Annual renewal stickers are generally placed in the upper right corner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autocycle_designation\"><\/span>Autocycle designation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As of 2021, most states have adopted some kind of autocycle statutory definition to distinguish 3-wheelers from traditional motorcycles, but there is no consistent standard. <\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-5\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">State<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Seat<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Fed<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Roof<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Roll<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Belts<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">ALB<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Steering<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">Pedals<\/th><th class=\"column-10\">Airbag<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alabama \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Arizona<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Arkansas<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Colorado<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Connecticut<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Delaware  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Idaho<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Illinois  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Indiana<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Iowa  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kansas  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Louisiana<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maine<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maryland  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Michigan<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Minnesota<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mississippi<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Missouri<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nebraska<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">New Hampshire  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">New Jersey<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">New Mexico<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">North Carolina<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ohio  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oklahoma<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pennsylvania  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Rhode Island  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Tennessee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Texas  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Utah  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Vermont  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Virginia  \u2713<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">X<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-5 from cache -->\n<ul>\n<p><strong>Table Legend<\/strong> <\/p>\n<li> \u2713 symbol &#8211; Aero Moto qualifies as an autocycle<\/li>\n<li><em>Seat<\/em> &#8211; seated with feet on floor, no saddle, riders do not straddle vehicle<\/li>\n<li><em>Fed<\/em> &#8211; meets all minimum NHTSA standards for motorcycles<\/li>\n<li><em>Roof<\/em> &#8211; enclosed passenger compartment<\/li>\n<li><em>Roll<\/em> &#8211; roll bars or cage<\/li>\n<li><em>Belts<\/em> &#8211; seat belts for both driver and passenger<\/li>\n<li><em>ALB<\/em> &#8211; anti-lock brakes<\/li>\n<li><em>Steering<\/em> &#8211; steering wheel instead of handlebars<\/li>\n<li><em>Pedals<\/em> &#8211; clutch, brake, accelerator pedals instead of hand controls<\/li>\n<li><em>Airbag<\/em> &#8211; frontal airbag protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The advantage of an autocycle designation is that it may allow operation with a regular car driver license, reduce insurance requirements, and eliminate the need for a helmet and\/or eye protection.<\/p>\n<p>The Aero Moto does not meet the roof enclosure, roll bar, anti-lock brake, or airbag requirements. As of 2021, the Aero Moto would be designated as an autocycle in fourteen states. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driver_license\"><\/span>Driver license<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>State driver license requirements vary considerably regardless of autocycle designation status. Because operating licenses and vehicle safety regulations are separately administered, the early political push to create an autocycle category (presumably to avoid the need for a motorcycle license) has dimmed as states with autocycle classifications nevertheless still require special license endorsements. <\/p>\n<p>Only three states currently permit a car driver license to operate an autocycle without additional testing or education. Two other states don&#8217;t require a skills driving test, but all other states do. The driving test can be handled by an <em>authorized school<\/em>, or the test may be required to be taken at a state <em>department of motor vehicles<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-6\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-6\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">State<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">License Type<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Education<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Driving Test<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alabama<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alaska<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Arizona<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Arkansas<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">California<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">car<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Colorado<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Connecticut<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Delaware<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">District of Columbia<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Florida<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Georgia<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hawaii<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Idaho<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Illinois<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Indiana<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Iowa<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kansas<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kentucky<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Louisiana<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maine<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maryland<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Massachusetts<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Michigan<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Minnesota<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mississippi<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Missouri<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Montana<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nebraska<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nevada<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">car<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">New Hampshire<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">New Jersey<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">New Mexico<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">New York<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-35\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">North Carolina<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-36\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">North Dakota<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-37\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ohio<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-38\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oklahoma<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-39\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oregon<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-40\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pennsylvania<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-41\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Rhode Island<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-42\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">South Carolina<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">car<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-43\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">South Dakota<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-44\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Tennessee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">motorcycle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-45\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Texas<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-46\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Utah<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-47\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Vermont<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-48\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Virginia<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-49\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Washington<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-50\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">West Virginia<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes DMV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-51\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wisconsin<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-52\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Wyoming<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-wheel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">no<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">yes school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-6 from cache -->\n<p>The 3-wheel driver license is generally an endorsement on a standard car license. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helmets\"><\/span>Helmets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1556\" style=\"width: 340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmets.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1556\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmets-330x213.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"213\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmets-330x213.png 330w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmets-1024x660.png 1024w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmets-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmets.png 1031w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Helmet mandates by state<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to the Motorcycle Legal Foundation, all states except Iowa and Illinois have some form of helmet mandate. With regard to autocycles, there is little clarity, especially at the municipal or county level. If a local police officer interprets the Aero Moto as a car, no helmet is required in any state. However, if instead the officer &#8220;sees&#8221; a motorcycle, then the helmet requirement must be applied. There is a vague dotted line between a vehicle registration even as an designated &#8220;autocycle&#8221;, a driver license with a 3-wheel endorsement, and whether or not a helmet should be worn &#8212; all subject to interpretation. <\/p>\n<p>In some states if you wear seat belts (after all, motorcycles do not have them) the requirement for a helmet is waived.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helmet_types\"><\/span>Helmet types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1611\" style=\"width: 1042px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmet-types.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1611\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmet-types.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1032\" height=\"546\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmet-types.png 1032w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmet-types-330x175.png 330w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmet-types-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/helmet-types-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Helmet types (courtesy of Motorcycle Legal Foundation)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Given that the Aero Moto chassis provides much more protection and traffic visibility than a motorcycle frame, a half or full face helmet may be sufficient (and either choice is fully legal in all 50 states). <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eye_protection\"><\/span>Eye protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1559\" style=\"width: 340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-protection.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1559\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-protection-330x215.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"215\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-protection-330x215.png 330w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-protection-1024x667.png 1024w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-protection-768x500.png 768w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eye-protection.png 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eye protection mandates by state<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some states mandate eye protection even when the vehicle has a windscreen. The Aero Moto does have dual windscreens &#8212; driver and passenger side &#8212; and probably qualifies for the exemption when state law allows it. What exactly constitutes &#8220;protection&#8221; is also poorly defined. A helmet visor may be acceptable, as well as regular eyeglasses or sunglasses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noise_restrictions\"><\/span>Noise restrictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1561\" style=\"width: 340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/noise.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1561\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/noise-330x216.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"216\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/noise-330x216.png 330w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/noise-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/noise.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Noise restrictions by state<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Whether defined as an autocycle or not, three-wheelers are still basically motorcycles as far as the power plant and drive train are concerned.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly all states require a muffler, and many prohibit any modification made to increase exhaust sounds. In any event, it&#8217;s probably a good idea to wear ear protection all the time. In addition, some localities have specific decibel and time limits on engine noise.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daytime_headlights\"><\/span>Daytime headlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1563\" style=\"width: 340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/headlights.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1563\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/headlights-330x222.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"222\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/headlights-330x222.png 330w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/headlights-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/headlights.png 998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daytime headlight requirements by state<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To increase visibility (the lack thereof being the cause of many unfortunate motorcycle accidents), all states except Maryland and Rhode Island require the use of headlights at all times. A <em>modulating<\/em> headlight changes between full power and low beam with a dimming effect (the light does not turn off completely) to create much higher visibility.<\/p>\n<p>Many motorcycle electrical systems automatically turn on the headlight despite the fact that this typically drains current from a low capacity alternator. The Aero Moto will also feature &#8220;always on&#8221; headlight wiring; LEDs will be used to cut down on power consumption.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_restrictions\"><\/span>Other restrictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>States have various other regulations that may impact driving an autocycle.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passengers\"><\/span>Passengers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Four states &#8212; Washington, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana &#8212; prohibit passengers between five and eight years old (go figure this age bracket). The other states have no passenger restrictions.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lane_splitting\"><\/span>Lane splitting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Lane splitting is when a motorcycle squeezes between vehicles on the road, typically along the divider line. For some reason, California allows this, but it is generally illegal or frowned upon everywhere else. The Aero Moto is too wide to practice lane splitting anyway, so this limitation doesn&#8217;t apply.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headphones\"><\/span>Headphones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Many state prohibit or ignore the use of headphones, but a handful accept the practice. High end full face helmets have bluetooth capability, so embedded headphones will probably become increasingly common. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vehicle_conversion\"><\/span>Vehicle conversion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The federal government has no direct role in regulating the conversion of a motorcycle into an autocycle. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modifications\"><\/span>Modifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Without specific fabrication guidelines, the decision whether or not to legally permit an autocycle on public roads falls to state vehicle inspectors. <\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1568\" style=\"width: 1113px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/inspections.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1568\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/inspections.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1103\" height=\"414\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/inspections.png 1103w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/inspections-330x124.png 330w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/inspections-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/inspections-768x288.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vehicle inspection requirements by state<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In states without any vehicle inspection process, there is essentially no restriction on the method or extent of modifications as long as the vehicle still follows the federal vehicle safety guidelines for motorcycles. <\/p>\n<p>In states with safety inspections, the ability to pass is often subject to interpretation. Nineteen states have some form of inspection (not including emissions) that would subject any significantly modified vehicle like the Aero Moto to scrutiny. Presumably emissions testing would not be an issue, especially since the engines involved are likely to be decades old (and may be grandfathered in many states). <\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_inspection_checklist\"><\/span>Example inspection checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As an example of a high enforcement motorcycle standard, Massachusetts inspects the following on an annual basis:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>valid registration, properly displayed license plate(s), and corresponding matched Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)<\/li>\n<li>brake light test<\/li>\n<li>exhaust muffler properly attached and no excessive blue or black smoke<\/li>\n<li>horn volume adequate; mount is secure<\/li>\n<li>windshield intact<\/li>\n<li>rearview mirror condition acceptable<\/li>\n<li>lighting devices &#8212; headlight, tail lights, directional, hazard &#8212; in working order<\/li>\n<li>wheel and tires show no excessive wear<\/li>\n<li>frame in acceptable condition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Background Three-wheeled vehicles &#8212; often referred to as trikes, autocycles, or cyclecars &#8212; exist in a murky and evolving world of local, state, and federal laws combined with complex registration and title regulations. Drivers of these vehicles are subject to a different set of state legal requirements involving driver license endorsements&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1524,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-research"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1520"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1818,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1520\/revisions\/1818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1524"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}