Connecticut now has an endorsement for 3 wheeled motorcycles

[ABCtriker]

Public Act No. 15-46

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' RECOMMENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO AUTOCYCLES AND THREE-WHEELED MOTORCYCLES

This Public Act was signed by the governor on June 5, 2015.

I am still pleased that I was able to pass the requirements on 2 wheels a couple years ago. But I do know several folks who had been denied the pleasure of a Spyder because the physically could not ride 2 wheels for the liscensing class.

 

[BikerDoc]

Glad to see this. It is really necessary for states to qualify under Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act so I believe more states will follow

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I'm not sure if throwing this into the "ADA pile", is the best way to do it...

...But whatever it takes! Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Good to hear..!!

All states should do this. Have said that there needs to be some re-classification with all these enclosed three wheelers coming along. I believe Trikes (conventional and reverse), motorcycles (with or without sidecars) and enclosed auto style three wheelers should each have a catagory . You should also test on/in that vehicle. Kinda like taking your test in the family car for a semi license...:roflblack::roflblack: well now they can register the slingshot...

 

[pitzerwm]

WA has the 3 wheel endorsement.

 

[ARtraveler]

:shocked: I'm not sure if throwing this into the "ADA pile", is the best way to do it...

...But whatever it takes! Thanks! :thumbup:

I sure don't want to see the :spyder2: or other three wheelers designated as "handicapped" vehicles. Many that ride (I am guessing the majority) are not handicapped in any way.

 

[Bob Denman]

And therein lies the problem... :shocked:
If the public starts to consider the Spyder as little more than a REALLY fancy wheelchair; what will that do to sales??? :yikes:

 

[ARtraveler]

And therein lies the problem... :shocked:
If the public starts to consider the Spyder as little more than a REALLY fancy wheelchair; what will that do to sales??? :yikes:

Besides, and from a practical standpoint, that sucker is a real bear to drive up my 17 stairs. It gets stuck in the chair lift, has a real wide turning radius for indoor use, and stinks up the house with exhaust. A fun ride going down though. :yes::yes:

 

[ronrico]

NEW NEVADA LAW

On May 14 the Governor signed a new law in Nevada that changes the definition of a "trimoboile" is every motor vehicle designed to travel with three wheels in contact with the ground, at least one of which is a power driven. This does not include a motorcycle with a sidecar. So what does this mean 1. Current law exempts the requirement to wear a helmet when operating a trimobile. 2. The DMV will no longer issue Motorcycle (class M) licenses. To operate a tremble, you may have a class A, B, or C license to operate a tremble and no restrictions are required. Those with the (class M) will be grandfathered in. I still be be wearing a helmet but maybe other will not.

 

[ABCtriker]

CT Class called "Autocycles" have three wheels

The CT Rider Ed Program requirement does not apply to the class of motorcycles known as “autocycles” that was also created through Public Act 15-46. Autocycles have three wheels, but unlike trikes, they have steering wheels and foot pedals and are fully or partially enclosed. An autocycle rider is not required to have an endorsement on his or her license.

The CREP will use dedicated motorcycle safety funds to retrofit Suzuki TU250 motorcycles with trike conversion kits produced by Yelvington Trikes L.L.C out of Seminole Florida. Spyders will be acquired through a no cost dealer loan program from CanAm-BRP at a local dealer. Side-cars will be incorporated as soon as a qualified vendor has been identified. These conversions and loaner programs have allowed the State to provide training and vehicles to perspective students at very little cost.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for this info! If you hear any more about start-up dates for these courses; please let us know! :2thumbs:

 

[Helpmemakeit]

I am disabled and handicapped due to a work related accident. For years I rode a Honda 750-4,Triumph,Kawasaki mach 3 500 and a few Harleys. Can Am Spyder makes it where I can ride again. Ride Safe.

 

[Brian Kay]

And I ride the spyder because I had a bad accident on a two wheeler and decided I just wasn't that good on two wheels. And a simple mistake on two wheels can take your life... Whereas the spyder is a little more forgiving. Sure, it's what is between the eyes that makes the ultimate difference but I'll lessen my probability of repeating the previous accident by riding my spyder. And I'm far from being disabled, although I suffer from an occasional bulging disc in my back.

Now, I think the training and licensing standards should be changed slightly to accommodate the trikes, but at the end of the day anyone on the road needs to treat it like a privilege and not a right, and needs to know the GD rules. I'm seeing more and more drivers doing whatever they want and being totally distracted by fill in the blank, it's f'n scary.

 

[ABCtriker]

Spyder/trike classes

This is the pdf that is at ct.gov/dot concerning the S/TEP Sidecar Trike Education program

http://www.ct.gov/dot/lib/dot/docum...safety/conrep/step_information_flyer_2015.pdf
License for CT drivers need the class take in CT.. I didn't find the schedule - but I am sure it is there.

If you want a trike license in MA, NY, VT or NH ( I think all are obtainable) Pioneer Rider Training out of Westfield MA has a Trike/Spyder class July 18 and 19 coming up.

 

[Vidman]

I know that one of the ways to get CT to institute a 3 wheel license was by pointing out to politicians that Handicapped individuals were being discriminated against. This was a political necessity to get cooperation. There was a long time bias toward 3 wheel vehicles that was based on engineering (cars) from "Way Back".

As far as the public getting an idea of trikes being another wheelchair thing......Well the public will believe what they will. Many think all bikers are either hoodlums or crazy sports riders. Remember that opinions are like.........we all have them.

I am very happy my state has finally come out of the Dark Ages in this matter and thank all the people who worked with the politicians and behind the scenes to get this accomplished. The deserve accolades. It was not easy for them.

 

[Deer Slayer]

true?

I read some place that we now pilot an Autocycle?:shocked: 3 down and gone. :cheers:

 

[ABCtriker]

AutoCycle

AutoCycles have steering wheels and foot pedals and are fully or partially enclosed.
Ex: Polaris Slingshot

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

as of this year NY has 3 wheel license

 

[CanAmChris]

PA has had a three wheel motorcycle endorsement for a few years now. If you want to take the free safety / license classes you have to bring your own bike. If you take the free safety / license classes for two wheels, They supply the little 250cc bikes for free. (Two wheels gets you three, but three does not allow two.)