txroadkill said:
About the only true way to license out of state ... In Texas I can assure you they will still consider it an off highway vehicle and it cannot be driven on the road (with a few exceptions that are limited), I’m sure other states are similar.
I'm not being argumentative, but how can you assure those problems? I don't see it, but if you have experience or specific knowledge I would like to be enlightened.
The only legal way for any state to ticket a properly registered out of state registered vehicle for operation is, by way of example, State A doesn't recognize and has no agreement with State B in its statutes. Otherwise State A couldn't drive in State B. Every state has something covering this in its MV laws.
Having said that, there are three hurdles to cover:
1) Most states have a requirements that residents register and insure a vehicle within a short time frame. A LLC in another state IS the "owner" and is exempt. Other states may allow you to register with your home state address violate this requirement as written (and if checked).
2) Any requirements the state you are in has that you do not must be covered while in that state. For instance if you don't require insurance in state A but state B does, you can be cited for no insurance in State B.
3) State A can require that certain types of vehicles, for example a low CC motorcycle, be prohibited from a interstate highway or other roads. Even if you can drive your 125cc MC on the interstate in state A, you can't in State B. Specific restrictions can apply.
I have also heard that dirt legal works. I went the LLC route. You just need to make sure the LLC doesn't have any tax burdens added...I know the few I am aware of do not have any extra taxes and the LLC standard income is reported to the individual.
What your vehicle is titled as and the associated paperwork with it is critical. A Roxor registered as a "car", be is as a normal vehicle, replica, kit car, is good to go with a title, registration and insurance. No one can argue that, and any ticket issued would be found to be in error.
Registered as an MC or other type could create some issues, but any problems would be in the application of MC or other vehicle law in the state you are in. You need to research any restrictions on operations in your MV code.
Another options may be that many states have loose farm equipment regulations and several states have a newer "quadricycle" registration that covers vehicles like the polaris slingshot.
Obviously there is some unusual example that is not within the guidelines I listed, but they will work in almost every case.
