[Bendboater]

Not exactly on topic, but since it was brought up, here is a list that I put together some time ago of Oregon counties and towns that allow for "some" OHV use of their roads (I could be wrong and/or things could have changed since then). If anyone is curious as to my source for a specific county/town, I have the url's for each that I can share, just way too much for me to type them all out. If moderator wishes, feel free to move this post to a separate thread.

Counties: Douglas, Grant, Klamath, Lake, Umatilla (????? was looking into it in 2018), Union

Towns: Burns, Detroit, Enterprise, John Day, Lakeside, Oakridge (SxS's only), Sumpter, Sweet Home (SxS's only)

Don't see your county or town and want to look into it? The process is here.

 

[Msp079]

I am here in CT and a friend of mine registered his machine in CT as a motorcycle, as on the title of his RZR it states something to that affect. CT DMV requires title, tax paid, and insurance binder and will issue a Motorcycle plate. He has been on highways and interstates. Even sent up photos of being behind town cops and no hassle what so ever.

I would like to just do it over the phone if thats still a option an/or a online application without having to set up LLC or P,O Box etc

 

[Bendboater]

If I had the option of getting a plate from my state of residency (Oregon), I would first try (really hard) to go that route despite possible extra costs and effort.

 

[tallen510]

If I had the option of getting a plate from my state of residency (Oregon), I would first try (really hard) to go that route despite possible extra costs and effort.

State of residency is the key phrase. Some states have this requirement in their rules. I know that Lake county allows sxs's since we hunt there but didn't know about Douglas county. That's good to know since I border Douglas. Thanks for the info.

 

[Bendboater]

Tallen, I might have given incorrect information as I can't seem to find where I saw that now.
So you would be wise to research this further before sallying forth on Douglas County roads.

 

[tallen510]

Tallen, I might have given incorrect information as I can't seem to find where I saw that now.
So you would be wise to research this further before sallying forth on Douglas County roads.

Not a bad idea. I have friends there I can check with.

 

[Bendboater]

Did you ever find out if Idaho is still issuing restricted plates?

 

[WC-Ranchr]

Did you ever find out if Idaho is still issuing restricted plates?

Yes they are. I ordered one in early December from the Custer County, assessor's office details in post #6 .

 

[Bendboater]

I missed post 6 earlier. Good to hear. I got mine from Idaho last spring and was just curious if they were still doing it.

 

[coloradohoyt]

I just started looking into the "new" emphasis on street legal in Moab and surrounding areas myself and made a couple calls to see what they'll enforce or not enforce and it's still confusing. I live in Western Colorado and ride Utah quite often and until this year all they cared about for street legal (except interstates) was: the vehicle being street legal, insurance and their OHV sticker. So after taking their online course and reading on there that no UTV is street legal without a plate I called both Green River and Moab police departments. The Deputy in Green River told me that they aren't going to require you to have a plate as long as you have the Utah OHV sticker but the Sergeant in Moab said that they definitely will be looking for a plate to ride on roads. He then proceeded to tell me that he just informed another caller that there is a tan Utah plate that I can get for SXS through the Utah DMV that is legal for my situation but he couldn't find it online. He then gave me the Utah DMV number to call so I called and the lady there said that she has tried to tell the police that the tan Utah plate is for non street legal ATV's and UTV's and therefore NOT street legal. As I was talking to her I looked on their website and it said just that.
After reading this thread I'm going to go the Idaho plate route if they still offer it and I'm pretty sure we'll be good. I do believe that the people in Utah don't even know what they're talking about but they certainly can pull you over if they don't see a plate. As I mentioned before we've been riding on the roads there for years with zero problems but I believe we were not legal in doing so. It seems that they are increasing enforcement this year with the OHV Education Certification and the mention of all vehicles needing plates to be street legal. Thanks for all the above info and I hope this bit helps.

 

[1elkhunter1]

Just an observation here, I drive the roads quite a bit around my house. I have seen the county Sheriff multiple times and they pay no attention to me, never seem to try and look for license plate or anything ( I do have license plate). Never been pulled over, never had cop roll up to me at gas station or anything. It seems like most places and most LE0s don't really pay attention to on road WATVs unless your doing something stupid. Hopefully that's the case in our neighboring states. And I've always thought WA was a lot stricter with their laws and regulations.

-EH

 

[WC-Ranchr]

After reading this thread I'm going to go the Idaho plate route if they still offer it

They definitely still offer it. I spoke with the nice folks there a few weeks ago with a question. And you can't beat the price, it was $32.24 total which includes an OHV sticker good for 2 years if you go to Idaho to ride.

I'll be in Moab in exactly 4 weeks from today for a week of whatever the weather allows. We'll be doing plenty of riding on the city streets and out of town north on Hwy 191, 128 and 313 so I'll have plenty of exposure to wave at the passing constabulary... I'll provide a road report when I return. Been in Moab every other month except Jan and Feb, should be fun especially if we get a little snow.

 

[Jimyedy15]

South Dakota is super easy. Three forms to fill out and mail in along with copy of your title, drivers license and social security card. You don’t have to send proof of sales tax paid if the title was issued more than two years ago. If less than two years, you just have to send a copy of your purchase agreement that shows sales tax paid in your home state so that you don’t have to pay SD sales tax.

They will call you to get payment with credit card over the phone. South Dakota sends a hard plate. I just did mine. Lawrence County Treasurer’s Office in Deadwood is the county that will let you do it without being there in person. PM me if you need any help.

 

[Dhazer]

SD raised their renewal rates big time this year, I also had to get a new plate. I have had mine registered for the past 5 years in SD but live in PA. But like i said they went from $35 bucks a year to $92 this year. I am also good friends with a guy that runs the Montana Tags company and if you are buying new that would be the way to go. Montana you don't pay tax on your things even though you have to create a LLC as was mentioned before. Its $895 to get the LLC and and your registration which includes the street legal Quadracycle plate and also an offroad sticker.

I also have a bill in PA that will allow you to get your SXS street legal its HB 880 and is in the transportation committee right now. They feel they will be able to get it thru so we will see.

 

[angusgreer]

South Dakota is probably the easiest as you can literally do it over the phone. As far as I know, SD doesn't require documentation of sales tax payment a time of purchase.

Arizona is where I have mine licensed. But, you have to go to an Arizona DMV office to get it done. You must have documentation of having paid Sales Tax at time of purchase. Arizona's sales tax for this type of purchase is 6.9%. If the tax you paid is less than 6.9%, then you pay Arizona DMV the difference. You must have the MSO, Manufacturers Statement of Origin (I think that's it), that came with your General. Arizona will take that and issue you a Title. You must have with you a Proof of Insurance card that has "Arizona" in the title line. That's to prove to you that you have liability insurance to meet Arizona's requirement. Most any insurer can provide that. I have Progressive and it's no problem. From then on the plate is $4.95 and the OHV sticker is $25. And, I do all the renewals on line.

Utah requires you to have a mailing address in Utah. A PO box will work.

Montana is also a good state. But I believe you must have an LLC.

Nice thing about Arizona...it's pretty easy to get a cheap airline ticket to Phoenix early in the morning. Then use Uber to take you to the closest DMV office. Pay what you must, provide the documentation, get your plate and sticker. Use Uber to get you back to the airport and fly home in the afternoon or early evening. Did this for the General.
For the RZR 800, the closest DMV to Colorado is in Holbrook, AZ. That's 600 miles from home. So we towed the RZR to Holbrook, had the paperwork. Was told AZ no longer inspects your machine for being street legal. They just increased the fine if you're caught and you machine is not street legal.
Pirate

I see you live in Colorado. The AZ plate doesn't do you any good in CO does it? I see you can drive in certain counties with nothing but the OHV permit but looking for a way to drive on any street in CO if needed (wouldn't drive on I25 though LOL)

 

[Bendboater]

WC-Ranchr,

So did you go to Moab with your Idaho plate and ride the roads there?
If so, any issues?

 

[tallen510]

A group of us are going to Moab in May so we will soon find out about the Idaho plate thing. Moab seems to be a hot spot for anti UTV sentiment lately, especially with all of the recent BLM trail closures. Hopefully, we won't have any unpleasant encounters. Courtesy and respect go a long ways. We were in Sand Hollow last May and rode all over Hurricane Utah
. Had a great time with absolutely zero issues.

 

[tatero]

CHECK OUT WV last time I was in the DMV they didnt require insurance and you certified the machine yourself. Online forms.