Street legal ATV/UTV

Have been meaning to ask about this too.
A few weeks ago I saw a couple driving some type of UTV on the street it looked like a smaller jeep with a plastic body.

I was surprised when a cop went by, and didn't pay them any attention.

I have no idea what it was. It was on a state highway, and not a neighborhood street.

They are, but dealer can't do the upgrades. That's what I was told by the dealer...

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The story I heard is they lack airbags (safety equipment) and will not pass the EPA standard for emissions.

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They are, but dealer can't do the upgrades. That's what I was told by the dealer

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After doing some research online it appears both of these statements are correct (mostly). Each state varies on their requirements on what can be made road legal. Like you could probably make one legal in MS but would have a hard time in more strict states. A windshield is a generally a state requirement and mahindra will or already does offer that option.

I wonder if you were in a state with strict requirements if you could have it made legal in a lax state first. Then maybe the transfer would be easier. I dunno.

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After doing some research online it appears both of these statements are correct (mostly). Each state varies on their requirements on what can be made road legal.

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Just got back from a trip and there are UTV's all over the road out west, specifically Wyoming, SD and Montana.

Seems they are way more relaxed on them just as they are most other things, we just have far too many idiots in the south to be able to have nice things.

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A few weeks ago I saw a couple driving some type of UTV on the street it looked like a smaller jeep with a plastic body.

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Probably an Oreion Reaper......they are pretty cool looking.

If I wanted to run around street ride, I'd look at a Slingshot.

There is an Oreion Reeper dealer in West Monroe that I was told are street legal and have seen a couple in the street.

Yes... You can find a way to legally drive on the street.

No... It will never be 100% legal.

What’s the point? Why do you need a street
Legal UTV? Are you gonna run down the block to your deer stand?


I’m not really hating on the idea, I just don’t understand it. If you want to go down the road, take your car. If you want to go down the road on a UTV, move to the sticks and use (cane) fields.