INFORMATION ON OFF-ROAD VEHICLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, MOPEDS & MOTORCYCLES

OFF-Route VEHICLES

MOTORIZED SCOOTERS

MOPEDS

MOTORCYCLES

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  • Cannot be registered under M.R.South.A., Title 29-A for employ on public roads. However, may be registered under Title 12 through Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

  • Registration non required

  • Tin be registered as a moped

  • Can be registered as a motorcycle

  • Cannot come across inspection standards due to vehicle pattern and configuration

  • Inspection non required

  • Inspection not required

  • Inspection required

  • Cannot be used on a public way

  • Can be used on a public way like a motorized bicycle or tricycle

  • Can be used on a public manner when registered

  • Tin exist used on a public way when registered

  • Operator'southward license not applicable since cannot exist used on public mode

  • Any class of operator's license, instruction permit, or endorsement required

  • Any grade of operator's license is required

  • Any class of operator'southward license with a motorcycle endorsement is required

  • Some common types of off-road vehicles include Pocket Bikes, Mules, Gators, Terminal Tractors and ATV'south. An ATV tin only be operated for farm purposes using an occasional crossing permit

  • A Pocket Bike or like vehicle that does not encounter the definition of a motorized scooter, moped, or motorcycle is considered an off-route vehicle.

**Must meet all the following criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

  • *Each cycle (not tire) is less than 10" in diameter;

  • Motor less than 25 cc's

OR

  • Electric motor non exceeding 750 watts

**Must come across all the post-obit criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

  • *Each bicycle (not tire) is 10" or larger in diameter;

  • Motor does not exceed 50 cc's

OR

  • Electric motor not exceeding 1,500 watts

**Must meet all the following criteria:

  • 2 or 3 wheels;

  • *Each wheel (not tire) is x" or larger in diameter;

  • Motor more than 50 cc's

OR

  • Electrical motor1,500 watts or more

*Cycle diameter is measured across the outer border of the wheel rim.

**If all criteria are not met in any category, the vehicle is considered an off-route vehicle

USEFUL STATUTORY REFERENCES
Definitions:
Title 29-A, Section 101, subsection 47-A

Operation of:
Championship 29-A, Department 2091

Driver License Requirements:
Title 29-A, Section 1254

Safe Operation:
Title 29-A, Section 2062

Motorcycle Driver Education:
Title 29-A, Section 1352

Instruction Permits:
Title 29-A, Department 1304

Equipment Standards:
Title 29-A, Sections 1901-1925

Inspection:
Title 29-A, Section 1751

You may contact the BMV Registration Section with questions or comments at: (207) 624-9000, Extension 52149 or by electronic mail at: registrations@maine.gov