Information ON OFF-Road VEHICLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, MOPEDS & MOTORCYCLES

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

MOTORIZED SCOOTERS

MOPEDS

MOTORCYCLES

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Image of a moped

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  • Cannot exist registered under M.R.S.A., Title 29-A for use on public roads. All the same, may exist registered under Championship 12 through Inland Fisheries & Wild animals

  • Registration not required

  • Tin 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 exist used on a public style like a motorized cycle or tricycle

  • Can be used on a public way when registered

  • Can be used on a public way when registered

  • Operator's license not applicable since cannot be used on public mode

  • Whatsoever grade of operator's license, instruction let, or endorsement required

  • Any class of operator's license is required

  • Any class of operator's license with a motorcycle endorsement is required

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

  • A Pocket Wheel or similar vehicle that does not meet the definition of a motorized scooter, moped, or motorcycle is considered an off-road vehicle.

**Must run across all the post-obit criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

  • *Each cycle (not tire) is less than ten" in bore;

  • Motor less than 25 cc's

OR

  • Electric motor not exceeding 750 watts

**Must meet all the following criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

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

  • Motor does not exceed 50 cc's

OR

  • Electric motor non exceeding 1,500 watts

**Must meet all the following criteria:

  • 2 or iii wheels;

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

  • Motor more 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 any category, the vehicle is considered an off-route vehicle

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

Performance of:
Championship 29-A, Section 2091

Commuter License Requirements:
Title 29-A, Section 1254

Safe Operation:
Championship 29-A, Section 2062

Motorbike Driver Education:
Title 29-A, Section 1352

Teaching Permits:
Title 29-A, Section 1304

Equipment Standards:
Title 29-A, Sections 1901-1925

Inspection:
Title 29-A, Department 1751

Yous may contact the BMV Registration Department with questions or comments at: (207) 624-9000, Extension 52149 or past eastward-mail at: registrations@maine.gov