How to make go kart street legal?

October 9th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under
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yachtz_man405 asked:


How would i make a go kart street legal in wisconsin? Wisconsin law doesn’t approve them for street use but there is ways to change that. Does anyone know how?

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  1. Comment by Hruth on 9 October 2007:

    You would end up spending more money than if you just bought a car. There are certain requirements about passenger protection, type, number, purpose and positioning of lights, suspension, brakes, emissions, the list goes on and on…

  2. Comment by UCANTCME on 12 October 2007:

    This is what you will need to have and inspected for since it has 4 wheels but it still would not be allowed…..

    1. Horn
    2. Windshield Wipers
    3. Mirror
    4. Steering
    5. Seat Belts
    6. Brakes (system) (Parking – beginning with 1960 models)
    7. Tires
    8. Wheel Assembly
    9. Exhaust System
    10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
    11. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)
    12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
    13. Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
    14. License Plate Lamp (1)
    15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
    16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)
    17. Head Lamps (2)
    18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
    19. 1988 & newer – inspect for window tinting or coating
    20. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old.
    21. Insurance.
    22. License plates.

  3. Comment by myke_cyndy on 15 October 2007:

    u can not no states allow go karts on the road for street leagle. there is no way to do it plus no ins company will ins a go kart

  4. Comment by ? on 18 October 2007:

    you would get run over to low there is a ride hight requirement for road worthy vehicles and all the other stuff needed lights directionals etc buy a car its cheaper and safer if a car ran you over it would crush you

  5. Comment by Fred C on 20 October 2007:

    You would have to make it conform to all the same specifications that a car does, windshield with wipers, upgraded brakes, wheels, tires, bumper height and energy absorption, lighting including brakes, signals, high-low aimable headlamps, speedometer, headrest, seat belts, frame, mirrors, crumple zones, fuel system integrity including road-worthy safety gas tank, battery mount, alignable front end, suspension, etc.
    You can buy a used car for $500 with all that, why would you want to try to make an off-road vehicle street legal when it is virtually impossible and would cost countless thousands of dollars?
    Why would you even want to try to drive a vehicle that can be squashed like a bug by any vehicle larger than a Smart Car?

  6. Comment by CwboyBill on 20 October 2007:

    Sure. You’ll need to add lights, (headlight, tail/stop lamps and turn lamps), windshield, windshield wipers, bumpers (16″ high), horn, seat belts, and probably about a thousand other things not to mention the hassle of actually attempting to get a tag with no 17 digit VIN or title.
    Ugh….

  7. Comment by oldman49_2000 on 20 October 2007:

    Easier to change the law,,Good Luck Cheese-head !

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