1. Definition Tool for Vehicles with Three Wheels or Less
This tool is designed to assist you in determining the correct definition as well as any title and or registration requirements for your 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle including:
Motorcycles, Low-Power Scooters, Electrical Assist Bicycles, Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices, Toy Vehicles, and standard Bicycles.
Revision date: 11/5/2010
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2. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Does your vehicle have three or less wheels in contact with the ground?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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3. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Does your vehicle have a device connected to the front wheel(s) for steering such as, but not limited to, handlebars?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
More than 50cc or 4,476 watts
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4. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle self-propelled and designed primarily for travel on the public highway and generally used to carry a person or persons?
Please answer NO if your vehicle is not designed, intended, or approved for use on the highway.
Vehicles commonly known as mini bikes, pocket bikes, kamikaze boards, go-peds, and standup scooters as well as off-highway vehicles such as ATVs and snowmobiles are not approved for travel on the public highway.
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
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YES NO
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5. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with:
An internal combustion engine with a cylinder capacity more than 50cc? OR
An electric motor with an output of more than 4,476 watts?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
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YES NO
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6. Uses a device such as handlebars to steer; and
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as a Motorcycle in the State of Colorado
CRS (55)
Meets the statutory definition of a motor vehicle CRS (58); and
Uses a device such as handlebars to steer; and
Is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; and
Does not include Low-Power Scooter
REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement
Certificate of Title and vehicle registration (license plates)
Proof of valid insurance
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7. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with pedals for human power?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
Less than 50cc or 4,476 watts
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YES NO
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8. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with a manual clutch?
NOTE: A manual clutch is used to manually shift through the different gears of a vehicle’s transmission mechanism. If you don’t have to manually shift gears on your vehicle, then you do not have a manual clutch.
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
Less than 50cc or 4,476 watts
No pedals
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YES NO
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9. SEE OPERATION INFORMATION
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as a Low-Power Scooter in the State of Colorado CRS (48.5)
Self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for use on the roadways; and
Has no more than three wheels in contact with the ground; and
Has no manual clutch; and
Has either of the following:
A cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty cubic centimeters (50 cc) if powered by internal combustion engine; or
A wattage not exceeding four thousand four hundred seventy-six (4,476) if powered by electricity.
REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver’s license
Identification number stamped on its frame
Low-Power Scooter registration number sticker (valid for a 3-year registration)
Proof of valid insurance
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10. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with an electric motor with an output of 750 watts or less?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
Less than 50cc or 4,476 watts
Pedals for human power
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YES NO
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11. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Does your vehicle reach a maximum top motor-powered speed of 20 MPH?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
Less than 50cc or 4,476 watts
Pedals for human power
Less than 750 watts
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YES NO
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12. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with two tandem wheels?
Note: Tandem means one wheel behind the other in a single-file line.
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
Less than 50cc or 4,476 watts
Pedals for human power
Less than 750 watts
Max 20 MPH
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YES NO
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13. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with two parallel wheels in the back of the vehicle with one front wheel?
Example: A standard tricycle configuration
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
Less than 50cc or 4,476 watts
Pedals for human power
Less than 750 watts
Max 20 MPH
Not two tandem wheels
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YES NO
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14. SEE OPERATION INFORMATION
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as an Electrical Assisted Bicycle in the State of Colorado CRS (28.5)
Has fully operable pedals; and
An electric motor not exceeding seven hundred fifty watts of power; and
Has a top motor-powered speed of twenty miles per hour; and
Has either of the following
Two tandem wheels; or
Two parallel wheels and one forward wheel
REQUIREMENTS:
No registration, no title, and no driver’s license
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15. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with pedals for human power?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
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YES NO
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16. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with an electric motor with an output of 750 watts or less?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
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YES NO
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17. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Does your vehicle reach a maximum top motor-powered speed of 20 MPH?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
Electric Motor 750 watts or less
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YES NO
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18. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with two tandem wheels?
Note: Tandem means one wheel behind the other in a single-file line.
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
Electric Motor 750 watts or less
Max 20 MPH
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YES NO
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19. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with two parallel wheels in the back of the vehicle with one front wheel?
Example: A standard tricycle configuration
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
Electric Motor 750 watts or less
Max 20 MPH
Not two tandem wheels
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YES NO
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20. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with
An internal combustion engine with a cylinder capacity of 50cc or less? OR
An electric motor with an output of 750 watts of electricity or less?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
Electric Motor 750 watts or less
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YES NO
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21. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with a manual clutch?
NOTE: A manual clutch is used to manually shift through the different gears of a vehicle’s transmission mechanism. If you don’t have to manually shift gears on your vehicle, then you do not have a manual clutch.
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
Electric Motor 750 watts or less
Less than 50cc or 4,476 watts
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YES NO
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22. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with a manual clutch?
NOTE: A manual clutch is used to manually shift through the different gears of a vehicle’s transmission mechanism. If you don’t have to manually shift gears on your vehicle, then you do not have a manual clutch.
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
Less than 50cc or 4,476 watts
No pedals
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YES NO
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23. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Are the wheels of your vehicle at least 14 inches in outside diameter?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
No electric motor
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YES NO
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24. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with two tandem wheels?
Note: Tandem means one wheel behind the other in a single-file line.
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
No electric motor
Wheels at least 14” in diameter
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YES NO
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25. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with two parallel wheels in the back of the vehicle with one front wheel?
Example: A standard tricycle configuration
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Pedals for human power
No electric motor
Wheels at least 14” in diameter
Not two tandem wheels
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YES NO
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26. SEE OPERATION INFORMATION
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as a Bicycle in the State of Colorado CRS (10)
Vehicle propelled by human power applied to pedals; and
Has either of the following:
Two tandem wheels which are more than fourteen inches in diameter; or
Two parallel wheels and one forward wheel which are more than fourteen inches in diameter.
REQUIREMENTS:
No registration, no title, and no driver’s license
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27. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with two parallel wheels and self-balancing?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
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YES NO
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28. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle powered solely by electric power with a motor producing an average power output of no more than 750 watts?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Two non-tandem wheels; self balancing
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YES NO
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29. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle designed to transport only one person?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Two non-tandem wheels; self balancing
Solely electric power and not more than 750 watts
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YES NO
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30. SEE OPERATION INFORMATION
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as an
Electrical Personal Assistive Mobility Device
in the State of Colorado - CRS (28.7)
Is self-balancing; and
Has two tandem wheels; and
Is designed to transport only one person; and
Is powered by an electric propulsion system producing an average power output of no more than seven hundred fifty watts
REQUIREMENTS:
No registration, no title, and no driver’s license
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31. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Are the wheels of your vehicle less than 14 inches in outside diameter?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Not a Motor Vehicle
Not self balancing with non-tandem wheels
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YES NO
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32. Wheels with an outside diameter of not more than fourteen inches; and
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as a Toy Vehicle in the State of Colorado CRS (103.5)
Wheels with an outside diameter of not more than fourteen inches; and
Is any vehicle not designed, approved, or intended for use on public roadways or highways
Includes but is not limited to, gas-powered or electric powered vehicles commonly known as mini bikes, pocket bikes, kamikaze boards, go-peds, and stand-up scooters
Does not include off-highway vehicles or snowmobiles
REQUIRMENTS:
No registration, no title, and no driver’s license
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33. YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
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Is your vehicle equipped with wheels less than 14 inches in outside diameter?
YOUR VEHICLE’S CRITERIA
Three wheels or less
Motor Vehicle according to statute
More than 50cc or 4,476 watts
No handlebars
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YES NO
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I’m Sorry.
This tool is only designed for three-wheeled motorcycle and scooter style vehicles.
Based on the criteria provided, this tool
does not match your vehicle’s type.
Please contact the State of Colorado
Title and Registration Sections for more information:
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35. I’m sorry, this vehicle is not defined.
Based on the criteria provided, this vehicle is not
defined by the Colorado Revised Statutes. Please contact
the State of Colorado Title and Registration Sections for more information:
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as a Bicycle in the State of Colorado CRS (10)
OPERATION INFORMATION:
Bicycles are recognized as vehicles under CRS , and are provided all the rights and responsibilities as other vehicles on roads. However, when riders are using streets and highways within incorporated cities and towns, they are subject to local ordinances as provided in CRS Please check with local law enforcement regarding any local restrictions or ordinances.
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as an Electrical Assisted Bicycle in the State of Colorado CRS (28.5)
OPERATION INFORMATION:
Electrical-assisted bicycles are recognized as vehicles under CRS , and are provided all the rights and responsibilities as other vehicles on roads. However, when riders are using streets, highways and multi-purpose paths within incorporated cities and towns, they are subject to local ordinances as provided in CRS Please check with local law enforcement regarding any local restrictions or ordinances.
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38. Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as an
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as an
Electrical Personal Assistive Mobility Device
in the State of Colorado - CRS (28.7)
OPERATION INFORMATION:
A rider of an Electrical Personal Assistive Mobility Device (EPAMD) shall have all the same rights and duties as an operator of any other vehicle under this article (CRS ), except as to those provisions that by their nature have no application, unless prohibited under section An EPAMD shall not be operated on a limited-access highway; on a bike or pedestrian path; or at a speed of greater than twelve and one-half miles per hour.
Local cities and towns have the authority to allow EPAMDs on local bike and pedestrian paths. Please check with local law enforcement regarding any local restrictions or ordinances.
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39. Low-Power Scooter Rule
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Based on the criteria you provided, your vehicle is classified as a Low-Power Scooter in the State of Colorado CRS (48.5)
OPERATION INFORMATION:
A person riding a low-power scooter upon a roadway where low-power scooter travel is permitted shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties and penalties applicable to the driver of a vehicle as set forth in this article (CRS ) except those provisions of this article that, by their very nature, can have no application
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Some other helpful definitions:
Bicycle – CRS (10)
Electrical Assisted Bicycle – CRS (28.5)
Electrical Personal Assistive Mobility Device – CRS (28.7)
Farm Tractor – CRS (33)
Kit Vehicle – CRS (45.5); CRS (6.5)
Low-Power Scooter – CRS (48.5); CRS (10)(a)
Motor Vehicle – CRS (58);
Titling of, CRS (10);
VIN Inspection of, CRS (12)
Emissions of, CRS (18);
Ports of Entry, CRS (1)
Motorcycle – CRS (55)
Off Highway Vehicle – CRS (63); CRS (3)
Toy Vehicle – CRS (103.5)
Vehicle – CRS (112);
Titling of, CRS (23)
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