If a go-kart is sold online is it sure to be street legal?

December 8th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under
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Meganrox6_6 asked:


The go-kart goes 37mph can you rideit o the street without the cops stopping you?

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  1. Comment by chris2EM on 12 December 2007:

    No, it’s not a car.

  2. Comment by sweet69firebyrd on 13 December 2007:

    Im yet to see a go cart that is street legal.. go carts are strictly off road.

  3. Comment by Lover not a Fighter on 13 December 2007:

    NO !!

    No go carts are legal. They do NOT meet DOT safety requirements – and cannot be make to meet it.

    Good Luck…

  4. Comment by Yelnats M on 15 December 2007:

    No A go cart is NOT street legal.

  5. Comment by leged56 on 18 December 2007:

    No driving a go-kart is never street legal and if you are caught you could face a fine of over $500.00.

  6. Comment by UCANTCME on 19 December 2007:

    No in most all states and the ones that will allow it must have the fooling items on it to be street legal………..

    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. Proof of insurance.

  7. Comment by dirtytricksracing@sbcglobal.net on 20 December 2007:

    No it is a toy not street legal

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