Paul, Welcome to ElioOwner.com from Atlanta, GA!
According to the federal government any vehicle with less than four wheels is motorcycle so this vehicle will have a motorcycle VIN and most states will tag it as a motorcycle. However by the time production begins no helmet and/or motorcycle endorsement should be necessary. Of course the reality is that this is mostly a technicality as the vehicle functions like a car but there are some upsides to this classification. Motorcycles have less regulations they need to meet which helps keep the vehicle cost down, motorcycles tend to have less expensive insurance costs, and commuters in big cities should be able to use the limited access HOV lanes which are usually open to motorcycles.
Glad you could join us here as you have joined a very diverse group of people from all over the country, and even an increasing bunch who are not in the country, who really enjoy discussing everything there is to know about this interesting vehicle. I hope you enjoy your time here reading about and/or discussing all there is to know about Elio Motors.
We have a survey we like reservation holders to fill out if they wish as it really helps us visualize the growing numbers and locations of future Elio Owners. For now information visit this link: http://www.elioowners.com/threads/elio-reservation-map-and-survey.1129/
We also have a thread for our many current and former service members to introduce themselves. If that applies to you visit this thread: http://www.elioowners.com/threads/military-service.1118/
The forum search function is a great tool as, in the vast majority of cases, if you have a question or an idea it has likely already been discussed.
If you ever happen to have any issues while on this forum please be sure to notify a staff member as we are here to help.
According to the federal government any vehicle with less than four wheels is motorcycle so this vehicle will have a motorcycle VIN and most states will tag it as a motorcycle. However by the time production begins no helmet and/or motorcycle endorsement should be necessary. Of course the reality is that this is mostly a technicality as the vehicle functions like a car but there are some upsides to this classification. Motorcycles have less regulations they need to meet which helps keep the vehicle cost down, motorcycles tend to have less expensive insurance costs, and commuters in big cities should be able to use the limited access HOV lanes which are usually open to motorcycles.
Glad you could join us here as you have joined a very diverse group of people from all over the country, and even an increasing bunch who are not in the country, who really enjoy discussing everything there is to know about this interesting vehicle. I hope you enjoy your time here reading about and/or discussing all there is to know about Elio Motors.
We have a survey we like reservation holders to fill out if they wish as it really helps us visualize the growing numbers and locations of future Elio Owners. For now information visit this link: http://www.elioowners.com/threads/elio-reservation-map-and-survey.1129/
We also have a thread for our many current and former service members to introduce themselves. If that applies to you visit this thread: http://www.elioowners.com/threads/military-service.1118/
The forum search function is a great tool as, in the vast majority of cases, if you have a question or an idea it has likely already been discussed.
If you ever happen to have any issues while on this forum please be sure to notify a staff member as we are here to help.
