Bill > H847

This bill clarifies the definitions and registration requirements for modified utility vehicles (MVUs) by creating two distinct categories with specific equipment and usage standards. The first category includes four-wheeled vehicles over 110 inches long, 58 inches wide, and 60 inches tall, with a maximum speed of 40 miles per hour, where passengers do not straddle seats. The second category includes two-wheeled vehicles with an engine displacement of 124cc or more, capable of traveling at 40 miles per hour, with a saddle for riders and passengers. The bill specifies different equipment requirements for each category: the first type needs standard safety equipment like headlamps, seat belts, and a vehicle identification number, while the second type must meet motorcycle equipment standards and require the operator to have a motorcycle license. These changes modify existing North Carolina motor vehicle laws to provide clearer guidelines for registering and operating off-road motorcycles and modified utility vehicles, with specific restrictions on where these vehicles can be driven based on posted speed limits. The bill will become effective on October 1, 2025, giving vehicle owners and manufacturers time to adapt to the new regulations.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H847