street legal ohv (jeeps and bugys)

[utah340six]

who know what the state wants?????

reg my jeep last year as ohv.

know we have street legal ohv.
but no one knows what we need to do, can get info.

here is what american fork did
To be a “street legal ATV”, either Type I or Type II, the following must be met:

o The operator must meet the same requirements as a motorcycle in that:
§ The vehicle must be driven so as to follow all traffic rules;
§ The operator must be at least 16 years of age AND possess a valid Driver’s License;
§ The vehicle must be legally registered AND possess a State issued license plate;
§ The owner must pay fees in lieu of property taxes;
§ The vehicle must pass vehicle emissions inspection.
o The vehicle must meet the following requirements as a motor vehicle, in that:
§ The vehicle must be covered by motor vehicle insurance AND proof thereof must be carried in/on the vehicle;
§ The vehicle must pass a safety inspection.
o To be a “street legal ATV” the following equipment is required:
§ Headlamps;
§ One or more tail lamp;
§ Light illuminating the license plate;
§ Red reflectors to the rear;
§ Stop lamps on the rear;
§ Amber electric turn signals front and rear;
§ A breaking system, other than a parking break;
§ A horn or other warning device;
§ A muffler and emissions control system;
§ Rear view mirrors on both sides of the vehicle;
§ A windshield, or eye protection for the driver;
§ An illuminated speedometer;
§ A footrest and handhold for each passenger; and,
§ For “side by side” vehicles, a seatbelt for each occupant.
o The operator of a “Street legal ATV” may not exceed the posted speed limit or a maximum speed of 45 MPH.
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ONLY ATVs WHICH MEET ALL OF THESE REQUIREMETS ARE “STREET LEGAL ATV”s AND ARE ALLOWED ON THE STREETS OF ALPINE.

 

[utah340six]

ps: we are type 2 right????

 

[scoutabout]

Forget about it. The law's about to change to exclude fullsize OHV's from being street legal.

 

[Bart]

I have to disagree. Go for it and do it while the current law is in affect. It will help when we try to get this changed.

 

[anderson750]

I have to disagree. Go for it and do it while the current law is in affect. It will help when we try to get this changed.

Agreed. Try to get it done before the law changes. It will help with the next legislative session and the changes that need to be made.

 

[chans]

If it has to meet saftey and emmisions and have to have motor vehicle insurance why not register it like a normal vehicle? Seems like only a little bit more work and you could register it street legal again.

 

[1995zj]

If it has to meet saftey and emmisions and have to have motor vehicle insurance why not register it like a normal vehicle? Seems like only a little bit more work and you could register it street legal again.

I think it's more work than just a little bit....depending on the vehicle. Beadlocks and most sticky compound tires are not DOT approved which means buying another set of tires if you want it street legal. Along with building fender flares, and if you have full hydro-steering. All of these would have to be changed or fixed if you wanted to have it street legal. However from what I've read, these would all be legit for a street legal OHV.

 

[chans]

I think it's more work than just a little bit....depending on the vehicle. Beadlocks and most sticky compound tires are not DOT approved which means buying another set of tires if you want it street legal. Along with building fender flares, and if you have full hydro-steering. All of these would have to be changed or fixed if you wanted to have it street legal. However from what I've read, these would all be legit for a street legal OHV.

Just wondering if an insurance company would insure a vehicle with full hydro steering and beadlocks with non DOT tires to be on the road. I would think they would want to inspect it before they insure it. Since the law is mainly for ATVs and side by sides do they run hydro steering or mechanical? I know they probably have a few with beadlocks and probably all are non DOT tires but if non of them have hydro steering then I doubt they will allow that on other rigs.

 

[1995zj]

Yeah I didn't think about getting it insured. I'm not sure how that would work out and I even work at an insurance company haha.

 

[chans]

Yeah I didn't think about getting it insured. I'm not sure how that would work out and I even work at an insurance company haha.

This would be interesting. Could you find out at work what the policy would be if someone wanted to insure a vehicle for street OHV and what they would need? It seems quite a few people are looking into it recently and would be some good info for the forum.

 

[1995zj]

Yeah I'll talk with some of the agents here at AmFam and see what they have to say about it.

 

[scoutabout]

Good luck with that, and good luck that we'll see any effort on getting anything changed next year.

 

[1995zj]

Why thank you . Your support is very much appreciated here!

 

[utah340six]

insurance is going to be the problem.
my insurance guy call back today and due to the fact this is new.
we are still up in the air on the insurance.

but the point is to get it so we can drive from the trail head to the room.
not to go crusing.

just think if i could drive trough say prichit then at the other end drive to town.
and not go get trailer to go get jeep or buggy.
it would be nice to not have to worry about a ticket.
if you needed to drive on the road.

no fenders and sticky's keep me on the trailer.
but wouldn't that be nice.

the states loop hole is the insurance. thats how the state will keep use from using this new law.


wonder what the laws here are on slow moving vehicle signs.

 

[SUPERFLY]

wonder what the laws here are on slow moving vehicle signs.

good call i wonder if we could find a loop hole, and claim our rigs as farm equipment or something

who fought for the whole "steet legal ohv" thing? some one was behind it and has gotten pretty far with it, whoever it is, i would like to talk with them. i think we need to try for a "city registration" i feel pretty confident saying that my 4runner is safe driving around town at speeds of 45 mph and under but freeway driving probably shouldnt be done. also what are fender flares, mud flaps and windsheilds for? seems to be the freeway, but around town they arent as nessesary to me

 

[utah340six]

most jeep after world war were dual pupose used to plow, then go to town.

 

[Bart]

Really you can just do liability only and add it to your present policy as an OHV. That shouldn't be a big deal. If you want full coverage it will be a process of coming up with a value. You might have to have receipts and estimates.

As for driving back from Pritchet, you're still not covered under the new law. It's only for town roads under 45 mph, so that cuts out highway 191.

 

[1995zj]

This would be interesting. Could you find out at work what the policy would be if someone wanted to insure a vehicle for street OHV and what they would need? It seems quite a few people are looking into it recently and would be some good info for the forum.

I've got an agent here at work (AmFam) that would be interested in looking into this for everyone. Now given that I don't have an OHV and my Jeep is registered street-legal I really don't know what info to give him or find out....

Any input would be great so I know what to ask/tell him

 

[Jedisdead]

low speed vehical?

i couldn't find an app. for low speed vehicles maybe you just need the triangle








41-6a-1508. Low-speed vehicle.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a low-speed vehicle is considered a motor vehicle for purposes of the Utah Code including requirements for:
(a) traffic rules under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code;
(b) driver licensing under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act;
(c) motor vehicle insurance under Title 41, Chapter 12a, Financial Responsibility of Motor Vehicle Owners and Operators Act;
(d) vehicle registration, titling, odometer statements, vehicle identification numbers, license plates, and registration fees under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act;
(e) vehicle taxation under Title 59, Chapter 13, Motor and Special Fuel Tax Act, and fee in lieu of property taxes or in lieu fees under Section 59-2-405;
(f) motor vehicle dealer licensing under Title 41, Chapter 3, Motor Vehicle Business Regulation Act;
(g) motor vehicle safety inspection requirements under Section 53-8-205; and
(h) safety belt requirements under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 18, Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Usage Act.
(2) (a) A low-speed vehicle shall comply with federal safety standards established in 49 C.F.R. 571.500 and shall be equipped with:
(i) headlamps;
(ii) front and rear turn signals, tail lamps, and stop lamps;
(iii) turn signal lamps;
(iv) reflex reflectors one on the rear of the vehicle and one on the left and right side and as far to the rear of the vehicle as practical;
(v) a parking brake;
(vi) a windshield that meets the standards under Section 41-6a-1635, including a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield;
(vii) an exterior rearview mirror on the driver's side and either an interior rearview mirror or an exterior rearview mirror on the passenger side;
(viii) a speedometer and odometer; and
(ix) braking for each wheel.
(b) A low-speed vehicle that complies with this Subsection (2) and Subsection (3) and that is not altered from the manufacturer is considered to comply with equipment requirements under Part 16, Vehicle Equipment.
(3) A person may not operate a low-speed vehicle that has been structurally altered from the original manufacturer's design.
(4) A low-speed vehicle is exempt from a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program requirements under Section 41-6a-1642.
(5) (a) Except to cross a highway at an intersection, a low-speed vehicle may not be operated on a highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.
(b) In addition to the restrictions under Subsection (5)(a), a highway authority, may prohibit or restrict the operation of a low-speed vehicle on any highway under its jurisdiction, if the highway authority determines the prohibition or restriction is necessary for public safety.
(6) A person may not operate a low-speed vehicle on a highway without displaying on the rear of the low-speed vehicle, a slow-moving vehicle identification emblem that complies with the Society of Automotive Engineers standard SAE J943.
(7) A person who violates Subsection (2), (3), (5), or (6) is guilty of a class C misdemeanor.

Amended by Chapter 153, 2008 General Session

 

[greenjeep]

As for driving back from Pritchet, you're still not covered under the new law. It's only for town roads under 45 mph, so that cuts out highway 191.

People may not realize this, but you can get from the top of Blue Hill (exit of Pritchett/Behind the Rocks and to Area BFE) without driving on 191. There is a dirt road which parrallels the highway and comes into Spanish Valley right by Ken's Lake, thus nothing over 45mph. You can go as far north as Denny's before you have to use the highway.