Q: How would you cite a go cart?

[madmike]

Quick question smokies,

Reservist patrolling my beat and these juvies rolling around quite fast in a go cart. Quick google in my MDC and shows something about carts being licensed are legal on roadways. It just didnt look right. I just have a feeling im going to get a call of a 927 Dead go cart vs vehicle. Couldnt find anything in my cheater or Google. Juvie sais the vehicle was licensed. Ended up just advising and telling them to stay off the main road. Any quick VC numbers in your tool chests off hand??? Thanks in advance !!!.

[PapaBear]

Go-karts are not designed for on highway use. They are designed to operated on a specific track off-highway. They cannot be driven on a highway as a matter of practice. They may cross a highway only. They must be registered under the OHV registration. They must be equipped as required for OHV's. Basically, section(s) 38000-38397 cover OHV's. If operated properly, no driver's license is required; however, if unlawfully operated upon a highway a whole host of violations may exist - registration, driver's license, lighting equipment, exhaust systems, braking systems, etc.

I suggest you contact your traffic division or the local CHP office and obtain the information. I believe that DMV may still publish a booklet addressing OHV operations.

[madmike]

Ah got it. I can actually take the cart for 12500 VC. or a host of other violations. Was right in front of my face. Thanks again Mr. Bear!!!!!

[CivvieInNY]

Madmike,

In the interest of fun with the different laws for different states, here in New York they are completely illegal for operation anywhere other than private property. If they're on a public roadway, they will be impounded.



Motorized Scooters, Mini-Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Go-Karts, Motor Assisted Bicycles

You cannot register any of the motorized devices from the list below in NYS. You cannot operate these devices on sidewalks, public streets or highways in NYS. These devices are motor vehicles, but they do not have the correct equipment or design for operation on roadways.

* Motorized Scooter - a device with a motor attached and a handlebar for a standing rider. An example of a motorized scooter is the device called the Go-ped®.
* Mini-bike - a small, motorized device with two wheels and created for off-road use. A mini-bike does not qualify as a moped, a motorcycle or an ATV.
* Dirt Bike - a motorized device like a motorcycle, but created for and used for off-road use. Some "dirt bikes" qualify as an ATV. These vehicles can register and operate off-road as an ATV.
* Go-Kart - a small, motorized device with four wheels, created for off-road use. You cannot register a go-kart as a motor vehicle or ATV because a go-kart does not have the same equipment.
* Motor-assisted Bicycle - a bicycle to which a small motor is attached. A motor-assisted bicycle does not qualify for a registration as a motorcycle, moped or ATV and does not have the same equipment.

These devices are not allowed on any street, highway, parking lot, sidewalk or other area that allows public motor vehicle traffic. You are subject to arrest if you operate one of these motorized vehicles and do not have a registration, driver license, inspection, insurance or correct equipment.