ATVs and UTVs What are they and are they street legal?
ATV: all terrain vehicle 8-1402a "All-terrain vehicle" means any motorized nonhighway vehicle 50 inches or less in width, having a dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less and traveling on three or more nonhighway tires.
Examples: 225 DX 317 lbs. 40.2 wide
Examples: Grizzly 550 648 pounds 46 ½ wide
Examples: Raptor 700 422 pounds 44 ½ wide
UTV: utility vehicle (side by side)
Worksite Utility Vehicle: 8-1493 "Work-site utility vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more nonhighway tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket-type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials. "Work-site utility vehicle" does not include a micro utility truck.
What it isn t: Micro Utility Truck
What it isn t: Golf Cart
Worksite Utility Vehicle: 8-1493 "Work-site utility vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more nonhighway tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket-type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials. "Work-site utility vehicle" does not include a micro utility truck.
Examples: Mule Pro FXT 1922 pounds 64 wide
Examples: Gator Turf 840 pounds 60 wide
Examples: Viking VI 1,695 pounds 61 wide
Examples: Ranger 570 1,073 pounds 58 wide
Examples: YZX 1000R 1,554 pounds 64 wide
Operation of ATVs and UTVs: 8-15,100 and 8-15,109 Not on Interstate Highways Not on US Highways Not on KS Highways Not within corporate city limits unless authorized by such Must be equipped with same lighting as required on motorcycles if operated sunset to sunrise
Operation of ATVs and UTVs: 8-15,100 & 8-15,109 Must have a valid driver s license 8-235 Exempt registration 8-128 Exempt insurance 40-3105 Rules of the road apply!! Seatbelts Yes
Other Common Questions: Does helmet law apply to ATVs and UTVs? Is the rider and/or passenger required to wear eye protection?
Can people ride in the bed?
Other Common Questions: If it is illegal to operate on the highway, can I operate on the shoulder or ditches?
Micro Utility Truck:
Golf Cart:
Test Time: Were you paying attention?
Legal or Illegal?
Illegal: "Work-site utility vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more nonhighway tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket-type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials. "Work-site utility vehicle" does not include a micro utility truck.
Legal or Illegal?
Illegal: "Work-site utility vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more nonhighway tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket-type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials. "Work-site utility vehicle" does not include a micro utility truck.
ATV or UTV?
Neither: "Work-site utility vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more nonhighway tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket-type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials. "Work-site utility vehicle" does not include a micro utility truck.
ATV or UTV?
Neither: This vehicle does not meet the definition of either. Not legal for road use.
Thank You: J.L. Riedel, K-372 Kansas Highway Patrol @KHPTraining