You can legally cross a public road or two-lane highway in Pennsylvania under the following circumstances: “That`s why we support the whole LLCTLC process — it`s hands-free, so we don`t need to be there. It`s done in three weeks, and you`re legal,” Gary said. It`s also a tax-free state for vehicles when you buy and register — which helps pay for your Montana registration. Next, Gary traveled to Montana, where the traffic laws are side by side with appropriate changes. Without being a Montana resident, Gary could legally form a limited liability company (LLC), sell the machine to the LLC, and obtain Montana labels and registrations permanently without having to transfer them to his home state. The same process works for recreational vehicle registration in Montana. In the late 1980s, Kawasaki invented an ATV of a different type – the Mule looked more like a car, with a left rider position and a steering wheel instead of handlebars. Other manufacturers recognized the appeal and followed suit and created their own versions of this new SUV. Over the years, they have become faster, bigger and more expensive. Modern (or side-by-side) UTVs offer most of the amenities you`d expect from a car, including a windshield and wipers, a safety cage, headlights and taillights, seat belts, mufflers, stereos and more.

The typical side-by-side you can find at a dealership will likely exceed 64″ in width and will also exceed the cost of an average car. With some aftermarket modifications such as horns and turn signals, these vehicles were allowed to circulate and registered as such in many states of the country. Did you know that Pennsylvania has over 700 miles of OHV trails? A legal UTV for the street could get you all without a truck or trailer holding you back. And if you let our team of experts record your UTV for you, you`ll have even more time to explore Lake Erie, the Delaware River, and everything in between, instead of doing all the tedious DMV paperwork. Gary also said he is working on assembling a 2021 Can AM Maverick X3 X RS Turbo RR Smart-Shox from the East Coast Cycle Center for “the ultimate SXS construction project.” The machine will be fully equipped for driving on the road, with a complete housing kit, road tires, windshield, windshield wipers, heating and (hopefully) air conditioning – the works. Pennsylvania requires motorcyclists under the age of 21 to wear helmets and all motorcyclists to wear eye protection. These provisions do not apply to people riding a bicycle car with an enclosed cab, and since a motorcycle is closest to a legal UTV on the road in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, it makes sense that this provision does not apply to a UTV either. However, helmets are mandatory in UTVs and other PHEVs that are not allowed to ride in the rare cases where they can use public roads in Pennsylvania. This is most likely what local law enforcement agencies will also expect from street-certified UTVs.

Their PHEV is smaller and less visible than passenger cars and many don`t have extra lights, so it`s a modification you`ll have to make yourself. To be homologated on the road, UTVs must be equipped with several lighting systems that improve your visibility while driving while alerting other drivers to your presence. They must have turn signals, stop lights, headlights and taillights side by side. All this will be useful for you and other drivers, especially in bad weather or in dark conditions. Roads can be crossed at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the roadway after coming to a complete stop and yielding to traffic. Roads can also be used to cross a bridge or culvert. Shared highways can only be crossed at an intersection with another public road or highway. PHEVs operating in Pennsylvania must carry liability insurance.

If your UTV is legal on the street, you should already have sufficient insurance to meet this requirement (see Traffic Approval UTV Insurance). Finally, we should look at comparisons. It can be said that UTVs are “not safe” on the roads. However, there are vehicles that, on the other hand, are much less safe – and legal for the road. Take, for example, the Polaris Slingshot, a three-wheeled “autocycle” (as registered in Pennsylvania) that is essentially a sports car with two wheels in the front and one in the rear. Or take the Can-Am Spyder, which has the same wheel adjustment, but the rider straddles the seat like a motorcycle and steers with handlebars. None of these vehicles have roll bars. Pennsylvania also allows road use of registered “dune buggies,” which are designated as “specially designed.” Basically, this is a four-wheeled vehicle that you can build yourself and throw a license plate into it and hit the road.

In terms of safety, a UTV can meet or exceed the specifications of the manufacturers of these other types of vehicles. It is illegal to operate an off-road vehicle on public roads in Pennsylvania, except: If you drive your UTV on the highway or on city streets, you may need to drive on the side of the road, depending on your state laws. Make sure you are walking in the same direction as traffic and that traffic can see you. Drive below the indicated speed limits, unless there is a state rule that limits the speed at which your PHEV can drive on a public road. Always make sure you wear your helmet as you would off-road. Use your headlights and taillights side-by-side in bad weather conditions such as fog, rain or snow, and turn them on when driving before sunrise or after dark. You need to adjust your driving style so that it is smoother and more careful than on a desert road or desert terrain, as you will be surrounded by people and commercial traffic, which is a greater danger to you than the great outdoors. Each state (as well as Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.) has its own laws governing whether or not ORVs can be driven on public roads and highways. Typically, you`ll need to register your UTV with the state DMV, but that`s not always the case. You must also have a valid driver`s license and avoid using your UTV irresponsibly, which means you should always wear proper safety equipment, adhere to the indicated speed limits, and stay sober. Age restrictions change from state to state, so before you allow users under 18 to drive an ORV on the highway, check what rules apply to young drivers where you live. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has a list of ATV/UTV driving information and state-to-state laws.

To find out what`s legal in your area when it comes to driving your ORV, check out this link: Drivers are not allowed to drive side-by-side, drive on the left side of the road, or turn on roads without using hand signals. If you plan to drive your side-by-side out of state, you should also make sure you get the proper registrations, labels, or licenses for the state you`re visiting. Planning ahead can save you hefty fines or even arrests! Attending UTV safety training is also a great strategy to help you learn best practices for off-road driving, trail driving, or using your PHEV on the highway. There should at least be a discussion about legalizing UTVs for road use in Pennsylvania. The main goal from a driver`s point of view is to move from one starting point to another or to go into town to refuel their machine or get something to eat. The town of Shamokin in Northumberland County recently issued an ordinance allowing ATVs and UTVs to operate a specific route on certain days.