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.Due south.A., Title 29-A for apply on public roads. Nevertheless, may be registered nether Championship 12 through Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

  • Registration not required

  • Tin can exist registered as a moped

  • Can be registered every bit a motorcycle

  • Cannot see inspection standards due to vehicle blueprint and configuration

  • Inspection not required

  • Inspection not required

  • Inspection required

  • Cannot be used on a public mode

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

  • Tin be used on a public way when registered

  • Can be used on a public way when registered

  • Operator'south license not applicable since cannot exist used on public way

  • Any class of operator's license, didactics let, or endorsement required

  • Any class of operator'southward license is required

  • Whatsoever grade of operator'due south license with a motorcycle endorsement is required

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

  • A Pocket Cycle 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 iii 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:

  • two or three wheels;

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

  • Motor does not exceed 50 cc'due south

OR

  • Electric motor non exceeding i,500 watts

**Must encounter all the following criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

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

  • Motor more than than 50 cc'south

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 whatsoever category, the vehicle is considered an off-route vehicle

USEFUL STATUTORY REFERENCES
Definitions:
Title 29-A, Section 101, subsection 47-A

Operation of:
Championship 29-A, Department 2091

Commuter License Requirements:
Title 29-A, Section 1254

Condom Functioning:
Title 29-A, Section 2062

Motorcycle Driver Education:
Title 29-A, Section 1352

Pedagogy 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 past e-mail at: registrations@maine.gov