Is This Ruling Going To Effect Elio Since They Are Following The Telsa Sales Model.

[John Painter]

In the blog, Elio says they have been on top of this since the initial proposal.

Imagine that.

 

[Kuda]

Imagine that.

 

[bighammer]

Hey, that's an idea! Rent a large van, load it up with Elioites and head to Shreveport to pick up our baby's. We could have a rocking good time on the trip down! Hang out at Musicmans once we got to LA and he could serenade us for a few days? Then have a caravan as we all headed back home! Wouldn't that be a sight!

Sounds like fun. I'd be "all in" for that, if the timing is right. I could maybe combine it with some Louisiana music research for my radio show.

 

[bighammer]

I guess I'm also curious if the Michigan cycle endorsement will be a requirement for driving an Elio. If so, I would guess the test requirements would need some modification. (I have mine and ride a Suzuki SV650)

 

[Jambe]

The states that still require a MC license are:

AK, GA, HI, IA, MD, ME, MO, MT, RI, SD, UT, WV and WY.

 

[bighammer]

The states that still require a MC license are:

AK, GA, HI, IA, MD, ME, MO, MT, RI, SD, UT, WV and WY.

Michigan should be on the list as well.

SOS - DRIVER'S LICENSE AND STATE ID
- MICHIGAN MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM

Laws & Regulations

• Get Your Endorsement!
  To operate a motorcycle on public roads, you must possess a valid Michigan driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement. Operating a motorcycle without an endorsement can cost you in the resulting court fines.
  
  Definition of a Motorcycle
  
  A motorcycle is a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle with a saddle or seat that can attain speeds greater than 30 mph on a level surface.
  

 

[John Painter]

Michigan should be on the list as well.

SOS - DRIVER'S LICENSE AND STATE ID
- MICHIGAN MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM

Laws & Regulations

• Get Your Endorsement!
  To operate a motorcycle on public roads, you must possess a valid Michigan driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement. Operating a motorcycle without an endorsement can cost you in the resulting court fines.
  
  Definition of a Motorcycle
  
  A motorcycle is a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle with a saddle or seat that can attain speeds greater than 30 mph on a level surface.

I'm actively working on this in Maine, one of the states where you can get a motorcycle license without a class C license. Obviously a bad idea with a vehicle like the Elio.

 

[Sethodine]

I'm actively working on this in Maine, one of the states where you can get a motorcycle license without a class C license. Obviously a bad idea with a vehicle like the Elio.

Why? I mean, I know it's "car-like", but if it's legally a motorcycle, why not just allow a motorcycle license to operate? Or do you mean get autocycles to count as "either/or" instead of solely motorcycle?

 

[John Painter]

Why? I mean, I know it's "car-like", but if it's legally a motorcycle, why not just allow a motorcycle license to operate? Or do you mean get autocycles to count as "either/or" instead of solely motorcycle?

Operating a car is quite different than a motorcycle, and for all intents and purposes the Elio will operate exactly like a car. It would be very problematic to teach someone to operate a motorcycle using an Elio, By the same token someone who has only held a motorcycle isn't prepared to safely operate a car or Elio.

 

[Jambe]

Michigan should be on the list as well.

Elio Motors has stated that MI is not on the list.