A Question for California Spyder Riders

[CurtG]

I was out at the wife's Ural dealer today and met a gentleman and his wife who were there picking up a new Ural Gear UP. He said that he had heard that California requires a separate endorsement for three wheels and that it didn't mater what your home state's requirement are you had to have it to drive three wheels. What say guys?

Ride safe,

 

[Netminder]

I do not think that would be true, not here in Quebec, Canada as well as most States I have been in. It is usually whatever you state/province requires. JMHO!

 

[Chupaca]

Don't know..!!

What I do know is for the Can Am roadster (spyders) you do not need a motorcycle license or endorsment. I do not know about trikes and sidecars. Although I suspect you would need a motorcycle license for the side car because it is an add on to a motorcycle...:dontknow:

 

[bzbaeren]

3 wheel endorsement

Go to CA dmv online and it gives a detailed but short explanation of what you need.

 

[bobnaquin]

My understanding of California law: 1) If it has less than four wheels, it is a motorcycle. 2) If it has more than two wheels, you don't need a motorcycle endorsement. 3) Your home state, California in this case, trumps laws in other states you may visit on your three legged burro whether it is a sidecar or not.

 

[boborgera]

I was out at the wife's Ural dealer today and met a gentleman and his wife who were there picking up a new Ural Gear UP. He said that he had heard that California requires a separate endorsement for three wheels and that it didn't mater what your home state's requirement are you had to have it to drive three wheels. What say guys?

Ride safe,

What ever your home state requirement's are' You are good to go in all states.
You'll get more MISinformation from people walking around showrooms, Then you'll even get from a Salesman..:banghead: nojoke
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[joet82]

In california, you only need an operators license. The 3rd wheel makes it be considered a car, licensing wise, but you'll still need a helmet.

I am licensed in WA. I got my Trike/Sidecar endorsement 2 weeks after I bought my Spyder and was driving it in Cali without a problem.

 

[stevedfive]

Cal DMV:

1. A motorcycle has more than a 150cc engine size, and no more than 3 wheels,

2. A motorcycle has to be registered and *the driver must have a motorcycle license (M1),

NOTE: *Three wheeled motorcycles or a motorcycle with a side car require only a Class C driver license. California Vehicle Code (CVC) §12804.9

Is my driver's license good in every state?

If you have a valid license from one state, you may use it in other states that you visit. But, if you make a permanent move to another state, you'll have to take a trip to the local department of motor vehicles to apply for a new license. Usually, you must do this within 30 days after moving to the new state. Most states will issue your new license without requiring tests, though some may ask you to take a vision test and a written exam covering basic driving rules.

States have agreements to accept each other resident driver's license requirements for visiting drivers, only if the driver's license and vehicle registration are valid. The visiting drivers must obey all of that states driving rules and regulations.