Bunky
06-25-2014, 10:18 AM
Viriginia changed their definitions of ATV, Utility Vehicle, and Farm Utility vehicles this year. In the past ATV's (defined as ones with handle bars like steering) had to be titled but utility vehicles did not. Now ATV definitions have been broadened to include utility vehicles so there is now overlapping definitions. There was no change on restrictions.
"All-terrain vehicle" means a motor vehicle having three or more wheels that is powered by a motor and is manufactured for off-highway use. "All-terrain vehicle" does not include four-wheeled vehicles commonly known as "go-carts" that have low centers of gravity and are typically used in racing on relatively level surfaces, nor does the term include any riding lawn mower.
"Utility vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is (i) designed for off-road use, (ii) powered by a motor, and (iii) used for general maintenance, security, agricultural, or horticultural purposes. "Utility vehicle" does not include riding lawn mowers.
Farm utility vehicle" means a vehicle that is powered by a motor and is designed for off-road use and is used as a farm, agricultural, or horticultural service vehicle, generally having four or more wheels, bench seating for the operator and a passenger, a steering wheel for control, and a cargo bed. "Farm utility vehicle" does not include pickup or panel trucks, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or riding lawn mowers.
The title requirements:
§ 46.2-644.1. Titling of all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles.
A. Every owner, except a dealer licensed under § 46.2-1993.6 (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-1993.6), of any all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle powered by a gasoline or diesel engine displacing more than 50 cubic centimeters and purchased as new on or after July 1, 2006, shall apply to the Department for a certificate of title in the name of the owner before the all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle is operated anywhere in the Commonwealth.
B. Any owner of an all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle not required to be titled under this section and not titled elsewhere, may apply to the Department for a certificate of title. The Department shall issue the certificate upon reasonable evidence of ownership, such as a bill of sale or other document satisfactory to the Department.
C. Except as otherwise provided in this title, all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles shall comply with the titling requirements of motor vehicles pursuant to Article 2 (§ 46.2-616 (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-616) et seq.) of this chapter.
"All-terrain vehicle" means a motor vehicle having three or more wheels that is powered by a motor and is manufactured for off-highway use. "All-terrain vehicle" does not include four-wheeled vehicles commonly known as "go-carts" that have low centers of gravity and are typically used in racing on relatively level surfaces, nor does the term include any riding lawn mower.
"Utility vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is (i) designed for off-road use, (ii) powered by a motor, and (iii) used for general maintenance, security, agricultural, or horticultural purposes. "Utility vehicle" does not include riding lawn mowers.
Farm utility vehicle" means a vehicle that is powered by a motor and is designed for off-road use and is used as a farm, agricultural, or horticultural service vehicle, generally having four or more wheels, bench seating for the operator and a passenger, a steering wheel for control, and a cargo bed. "Farm utility vehicle" does not include pickup or panel trucks, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or riding lawn mowers.
The title requirements:
§ 46.2-644.1. Titling of all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles.
A. Every owner, except a dealer licensed under § 46.2-1993.6 (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-1993.6), of any all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle powered by a gasoline or diesel engine displacing more than 50 cubic centimeters and purchased as new on or after July 1, 2006, shall apply to the Department for a certificate of title in the name of the owner before the all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle is operated anywhere in the Commonwealth.
B. Any owner of an all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle not required to be titled under this section and not titled elsewhere, may apply to the Department for a certificate of title. The Department shall issue the certificate upon reasonable evidence of ownership, such as a bill of sale or other document satisfactory to the Department.
C. Except as otherwise provided in this title, all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles shall comply with the titling requirements of motor vehicles pursuant to Article 2 (§ 46.2-616 (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-616) et seq.) of this chapter.