Laws Of Massachusetts

[raybonz]

Believe no helmet is required in Mass.. License I don't know yet.. Reg. driver license would make sense.. Oh and welcome to the forum Roy!

Ray

 

[RedSoxRich]

I understood the Elio employee to imply that the goal was to prove it wasn't a motorcycle ( air bags,steering wheel,etc) in the states that will require a motorcycle license.

 

[karl]

I understood the Elio employee to imply that the goal was to prove it wasn't a motorcycle ( air bags,steering wheel,etc) in the states that will require a motorcycle license.

Did you notice the motorcycle plate on the mule?

 

[Jim H]

I would guess that Elio had to comply with the current laws in the state where is it registered. I don't really care what kind of plate the state requires only how they classify the vehicle so that you don't need a MC endorsement (which I have) or wear a helmet to drive it.

 

[karl]

Lets use California for an example. You can ride what you want without a helmet. Ride a motorcycle you need an endorsement. Add a sidecar and you can drive the rig with a regular drivers license.

 

[Dustoff]

California Vehicle Code, Division 12, Chapter 5, Article 7, Section 27803.

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  "(a) A driver and any passenger shall wear a safety helmet meeting requirements established pursuant to Section 27802 when riding on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle. "(b) It is unlawful to operate a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle if the driver or any passenger is not wearing a safety helmet as required by subdivision (a). "(c) It is unlawful to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycles, or motorized bicycle if the driver or any passenger is not wearing a safety helmet as required by subdivision (a). "(d) This section applies to persons who are riding on motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or motorized bicycles operated on the highways. "(e) For the purposes of this section, 'wear a safety helmet' or 'wearing a safety helmet' means having a safety helmet meeting the requirements of Section 27802 (see :Standards" below) on the person's head that is fastened with the helmet straps and that is of a size that fits the wearing person's head securely without excessive lateral or vertical movement. "(f) In enacting this section, it is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that all persons are provided with an additional safety benefit while operating or riding a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle."

 

[karl]

That won't be the last time I stand corrected. Thank you.

 

[Dustoff]

That won't be the last time I stand corrected. Thank you.

I didn't mean any malice but I lived there once and I ride and the cops are tough on riders with no helmets. Many now use the small plastic beanie type "helmet" and they are left alone.

 

[Michael Lee]

It looks like smooth sailing (or Elioing) through New England for the most part!

 

[raybonz]

It looks like smooth sailing (or Elioing) through New England for the most part!

What I want to know is the license requirements.. Hear anything?

Ray