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I'm thinking of building a lightweight one person vehicle that's little more than a go-cart or a 4 wheeled motorbike.In Colorado there's no law that I can find regarding making such a vehicle street legal. All I can find is info on hot rods built from scavenged parts. The issues are all VIN and stolen parts related. There's no safety inspection for regular vehicles and not even emissions in Colorado Springs.This is the info from the DMV sitehttp://www.dmv.org/co-colorado/custom-built-cars.phpDoes anyone have any information at all on whether it's possible to get  home built vehicle on the road legally? Anyone ever done it or have any experience or stories regarding how possible this is?
Reply:Originally Posted by SyCoI'm thinking of building a lightweight one person vehicle that's little more than a go-cart or a 4 wheeled motorbike.In Colorado there's no law that I can find regarding making such a vehicle street legal. All I can find is info on hot rods built from scavenged parts. The issues are all VIN and stolen parts related. There's no safety inspection for regular vehicles and not even emissions in Colorado Springs.This is the info from the DMV sitehttp://www.dmv.org/co-colorado/custom-built-cars.phpDoes anyone have any information at all on whether it's possible to get  home built vehicle on the road legally? Anyone ever done it or have any experience or stories regarding how possible this is?
Reply:Thanks for the reply, I did read all the page but I still have questions, hence my post.In a state that has no roadworthy test how is roadworthyness determined? Who sets that standard and is this something that is legislated for or is it simply the opinion of the examiner?I'd really like to hear from anyone who has ever done it or has any experience or stories regarding how possible it is getting a simple home build street legal?I had already read the pdfs but thanks again for the links. They refer to an 'inspection' by a certified officer. What is the guideline s for this inspection, I presume this is legislated for and there are guidelines for a home build? I don't want to make my best guess at road worthy only to be told it doesn't meet some fictitious standard.  The rest of the requirements in the pdf are:Vin search and VIN ownership proof.Lein checkThe pdf says take a photo of each angle to show that its road worthy??Apply for a new VINGet appraisal.Apply for a title.I suppose I'm wondering as I'm originally from the UK where we have the MOT. A clear set of requirements for determining what is and what isn't road worthy. If you meet all those requirements, you can register your vehicle and drive it on the roads. One guy even drives an armchair!
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabThe vehicle has to meet all safety codes, 42-4-201 thru 233 in the Colorado Revised Statutes.Read this: C.R.S.
Reply:SyCo-re-read the LINK that YOU posted."As with other vehicles, custom, kit, homemade, or modified cars and trucks must be registered and titled with the state (via the local county recorder) if they are roadworthy and going to be operated on roads and highways. The process is a bit different (and some would say more confusing) than with other vehicles and might entail a few trips to the title and registration office."The Kit and Homemade part of the paragraph Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabDo the CRS codes 42-4-201 thru 203 not explain what they are looking for? I didn't have time to read them. According to the website, that's all that is required for the vehicle to pass the inspection.Maybe you can call and speak to one of the inspectors and get some answers from them?
Reply:I'm interested in getting an ATV. But one of the big drawbacks is being unable to license it for street. I don't want to drive it to the store, just on mountain jeep roads. They're allowed on some of the JEEP roads, but in many places it's illegal to drive into the nearest town for gas. They aren't supposed to be on Rampart Range Road for instance. My point is: ATV's have lights and brake lights but are unable to be licensed. There will be many obstacles for you, like turn signals.I don't know where scooters fit into the mix. Some are allowed on the street, some kids run them on the sidewalks. Some have plates, some don't.The title of your link implies the answers will be there, I didn't look.Good luck.9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:Have you tried looking into talking to one of the companies that sells kit cars? If anyone should know what the regs would be for home builts they should. Friend built one years ago but I don't know if it used an existing vehicle as a base or was built from the  ground up.
Reply:I live western Colorado. I think that all you need to do is keep all receipts for materials, used junkyard parts, and etc..  When you are ready to have it inspected. You need to call state highway patrol.  The officer will come and check it out.  Give you the paper work to take to DMV to apply for title and license it. Hope this helpsLarry BTW where in Colorado are you located?Try not use $10.00 worth of time on $.10 job!!Miller Bobcat
Reply:Thanks for the help. THat should get me started.BTW I'm in Colorado Springs.