To make your UTV street legal, you will need to add a few accessories or required components to meet federal and your state’s requirements. The only problem is there isn’t a universal list that you can go by to meet on-highway vehicle requirements. Here are some steps that can help you make your side-by-side UTV road legal:
- Know your local laws.
- Register your UTV if necessary.
- Check your insurance coverage.
- Install the necessary parts.
- Do a safety inspection.
- Be aware of which roads you can ride on.
North Carolina
According to Senate Bill 241 ratified on June 10th, 2021 and signed into law on June 14th, it is legal to drive most properly outfitted UTVs on the road in North Carolina. To make your side-by-side UTV road legal in North Carolina, you will need to install the following safety features:
- Headlamps
- Parking brakes
- Rear view mirrors
- Reflex reflectors
- Seat belts
- A speedometer
- Stop lamps
- Turn signal lamps
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- A windshield with wipers or helmets for all passengers