Post by okflyboy on Dec 20, 2008 14:23:57 GMT -5
I'm in Oklahoma and have been researching the legality of building and driving a Sportcycle. Maybe my research can help someone else.
Here's the Oklahoma Vehicle Code Main Index.
And here's the specific codes I have found that are relevant to my Reverse Trike:
Motorcycle Defined:
Title 47. Motor VehiclesChapter 1- Definitions of Words and PhrasesSection 1-135 - Motorcycle
"Motorcycle.
A motorcycle is any motor vehicle having:
1. A seat or saddle for the use of each rider;
2. Not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but
excluding a tractor; and
3. A combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement of greater than one hundred fifty cubic centimeters (150 cu cm)"
Motorcycle - Required Equipment:
Title 47. Motor VehiclesChapter 12 - Equipment of VehiclesArticle Article 6 - MotorcyclesSection 12-609 - Required Equipment
"A. In addition to other requirements prescribed by this chapter, by
federal law or by local ordinance, all motorcycles, except when
operated on actual trail rides conducted outside of public roads and
highways, shall be equipped with:
1. Two rearview mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not less
than three (3) inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of the
motorcycle and positioned so as to enable the operator to clearly view
the roadway to the rear of the vehicle;
2. A windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness to protect
the operator from foreign objects, except that in lieu of such
windshield, the operator shall wear goggles or other protective
eyewear which meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Standard Z87.1 and provides positive retention, or a face shield of
material and design to protect the operator from foreign objects;
3. A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at least
the maximum legal speed limit for that motorcycle;
4. A fender over each wheel. All fenders shall be of the type provided
by the manufacturer;
5. A horn which shall comply with the requirements of Section 12-401
of this title; and
6. A muffler or other effective noise-suppressing system which shall
comply with the requirements of Section 12-402 of this title.
B. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall operate or ride
upon any motorcycle unless such person is properly wearing a crash
helmet of a type which complies with standards established by 49
C.F.R., Section 571.218.
C. Handlebars on motorcycles shall not be higher than eye level of the
operator."
Headlamps on Motor Vehicles:
Title 47. Motor Vehicles Chapter 12 - Equipment of Vehicles Article Article 2 - Lamps and Lighting Devices Section 12-203 - Head Lamps On Motor Vehicles
"A. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two headlamps emitting a white light with at least one lamp on each side of the front of the motor vehicle on the same level and as far apart as practicable. The headlamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this chapter.
B. Every headlamp upon every motor vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than fifty-four (54) inches nor less than twenty-two (22) inches to be measured as set forth in subsection B of Section 12-202 of this title.
C. The headlamps on motor vehicles shall be so arranged that the driver may select at will between distributions of light projected to different elevations and such lamps may, in addition, be so arranged that such selection can be made automatically, subject to the following limitations:
1. There shall be an uppermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of such intensity as to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least six hundred (600) feet ahead for all conditions of loading;
2. There shall be a lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least two hundred (200) feet ahead; and
3. On a straight, level road under any condition of loading none of the high-intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver.
D. Every motor vehicle which has multiple-beam road-lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator, which shall be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light from the headlamps is in use, and shall not otherwise be lighted."
Lights on Motorcycles:
Title 47. Motor Vehicles Chapter 12 - Equipment of Vehicles Article Article 6 - Motorcycles Section 12-601 - Motorcyle - Model Year 1978 or Later - Requirements
A. Every motorcycle of the model year 1978 or later operating upon a highway within this state shall display at all times:
1. A lighted headlamp or headlamps; and
2. Any other illuminating devices, if manufactured to be displayed at all times.
This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles used in official law enforcement capacities.
B. The provisions of subsections A, C and D of Section 12-201 of this title shall apply to motorcycles; provided, however, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection E of Section 12-201 of this title, a motorcycle may be equipped with a motorcycle headlamp modulation system as authorized by 49 C.F.R., Section 571.108, S7.9.4.
C. As used in Chapter 12 of this title, "motorcycle" shall include, unless otherwise specifically indicated, motorcycles and motor-driven cycles as those terms are defined in Chapter 1 of this title.
Here's the Oklahoma Vehicle Code Main Index.
And here's the specific codes I have found that are relevant to my Reverse Trike:
Motorcycle Defined:
Title 47. Motor VehiclesChapter 1- Definitions of Words and PhrasesSection 1-135 - Motorcycle
"Motorcycle.
A motorcycle is any motor vehicle having:
1. A seat or saddle for the use of each rider;
2. Not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but
excluding a tractor; and
3. A combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement of greater than one hundred fifty cubic centimeters (150 cu cm)"
Motorcycle - Required Equipment:
Title 47. Motor VehiclesChapter 12 - Equipment of VehiclesArticle Article 6 - MotorcyclesSection 12-609 - Required Equipment
"A. In addition to other requirements prescribed by this chapter, by
federal law or by local ordinance, all motorcycles, except when
operated on actual trail rides conducted outside of public roads and
highways, shall be equipped with:
1. Two rearview mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not less
than three (3) inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of the
motorcycle and positioned so as to enable the operator to clearly view
the roadway to the rear of the vehicle;
2. A windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness to protect
the operator from foreign objects, except that in lieu of such
windshield, the operator shall wear goggles or other protective
eyewear which meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Standard Z87.1 and provides positive retention, or a face shield of
material and design to protect the operator from foreign objects;
3. A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at least
the maximum legal speed limit for that motorcycle;
4. A fender over each wheel. All fenders shall be of the type provided
by the manufacturer;
5. A horn which shall comply with the requirements of Section 12-401
of this title; and
6. A muffler or other effective noise-suppressing system which shall
comply with the requirements of Section 12-402 of this title.
B. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall operate or ride
upon any motorcycle unless such person is properly wearing a crash
helmet of a type which complies with standards established by 49
C.F.R., Section 571.218.
C. Handlebars on motorcycles shall not be higher than eye level of the
operator."
Headlamps on Motor Vehicles:
Title 47. Motor Vehicles Chapter 12 - Equipment of Vehicles Article Article 2 - Lamps and Lighting Devices Section 12-203 - Head Lamps On Motor Vehicles
"A. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two headlamps emitting a white light with at least one lamp on each side of the front of the motor vehicle on the same level and as far apart as practicable. The headlamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this chapter.
B. Every headlamp upon every motor vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than fifty-four (54) inches nor less than twenty-two (22) inches to be measured as set forth in subsection B of Section 12-202 of this title.
C. The headlamps on motor vehicles shall be so arranged that the driver may select at will between distributions of light projected to different elevations and such lamps may, in addition, be so arranged that such selection can be made automatically, subject to the following limitations:
1. There shall be an uppermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of such intensity as to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least six hundred (600) feet ahead for all conditions of loading;
2. There shall be a lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least two hundred (200) feet ahead; and
3. On a straight, level road under any condition of loading none of the high-intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver.
D. Every motor vehicle which has multiple-beam road-lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator, which shall be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light from the headlamps is in use, and shall not otherwise be lighted."
Lights on Motorcycles:
Title 47. Motor Vehicles Chapter 12 - Equipment of Vehicles Article Article 6 - Motorcycles Section 12-601 - Motorcyle - Model Year 1978 or Later - Requirements
A. Every motorcycle of the model year 1978 or later operating upon a highway within this state shall display at all times:
1. A lighted headlamp or headlamps; and
2. Any other illuminating devices, if manufactured to be displayed at all times.
This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles used in official law enforcement capacities.
B. The provisions of subsections A, C and D of Section 12-201 of this title shall apply to motorcycles; provided, however, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection E of Section 12-201 of this title, a motorcycle may be equipped with a motorcycle headlamp modulation system as authorized by 49 C.F.R., Section 571.108, S7.9.4.
C. As used in Chapter 12 of this title, "motorcycle" shall include, unless otherwise specifically indicated, motorcycles and motor-driven cycles as those terms are defined in Chapter 1 of this title.