Wednesday, March 11, 2015

MAKING A UTV/ SIDE BY SIDE STREET LEGAL

In my state you need DOT approved tires, front and rear bumpers, a working speedometer, rear view or side mirrors,and working brake lights, and although not required I would suggest a wind shield. You have to make sure you have insurance and your vehicle is properly registered and tagged. In my state the vehicle is required to be governed down and is only allowed on road with a speed limit of 45 MPH or less, although you are allowed to cross major highways. On my personal unit I went ahead and had a signal kit installed equipped with left and right turn signals and hazard lights. To most law enforcement these vehicles are so new that the laws aren't really known as well as they are with other motorized vehicles so they really aren't sure what to think when they see one on the road, I have been followed several times but never pulled over I guess mainly out of curiosity. If you do plan on riding at night make sure and have a license plate light and working head lights. I would also recommend an exhaust that is not excessively loud so you don't get a noise violation, most muffler manufacturers can provide a Db level for any exhaust they sell. Just remember folks check your local laws and regulations before you jump on your UTV and head out on the road because that part you could be missing could cost less than the ticket you get. I also found out that you can get a UTV classified as a dune buggy which is not as limited as the other class. With this you can ride on most major highways still no interstate travel. And I don't think you have to govern it down in this class.
www.rideutvs.com

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