Vehicle Status In Ohio

[Brian Arthur]

I am really close to putting down some money and reserving a spot in line. My concern is from the Ohio BMV page: http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/faq_three_wheel.stm

According to this and what I've seen elsewhere, the Elio will be classified as a motorcycle, and thus require a corresponding license endorsement for 3 wheeled vehicles (and wear a helmet?). Does anyone have more current or detailed information than that link?

 

[karl]

http://www.eliomotors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/helmetlaws.pdf

 

[Greg Ellis]

From the Ohio BMV:

"My neighbor has a three-wheel vehicle, and it is titled and registered as a passenger car, while my three-wheel vehicle is considered a motorcycle. What is the difference?

Three-wheel vehicles are titled according to the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO). If the MCO indicates that the vehicle is a passenger car, then the BMV would title and register it as such."

The MCO will list it as a motorcycle.

 

[Jim H]

I am really close to putting down some money and reserving a spot in line. My concern is from the Ohio BMV page: http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/faq_three_wheel.stm

According to this and what I've seen elsewhere, the Elio will be classified as a motorcycle, and thus require a corresponding license endorsement for 3 wheeled vehicles (and wear a helmet?). Does anyone have more current or detailed information than that link?

Brian, welcome to the forum. Your questions have been addressed in great detail in the forum and if you use the search function you will quickly find the answers to most of them. If not, just ask because some friendly helpful member will have the information you are looking for. The forum should provide enough information for you to make the decision if the Elio is right for you. Welcome and let's enjoy the Elio experience together.

 

[LillyMayPatterson #1685 & #5648]

I am really close to putting down some money and reserving a spot in line. My concern is from the Ohio BMV page: http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/faq_three_wheel.stm

According to this and what I've seen elsewhere, the Elio will be classified as a motorcycle, and thus require a corresponding license endorsement for 3 wheeled vehicles (and wear a helmet?). Does anyone have more current or detailed information than that link?

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME BRIAN ARTHUR IN LAKE MILTON !!! We are neighbors !!! We have quite a few of us close by now. I know we had a bill passed that was OK but didn't go into effect till Jan 2017 and it didn't cover the passenger, just the operator, lol. I spoke to the legal guy in Columbus when the Elio was in town and he said they are going to get it added on an bill soon to address both helmet and licensing. It won't be long till we hear some good new on this, I am sure of it. I am betting on it. Got two in reserve #1685 and #5648. I live off of Rt 534.

 

[LillyMayPatterson #1685 & #5648]

I am really close to putting down some money and reserving a spot in line. My concern is from the Ohio BMV page: http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/faq_three_wheel.stm

According to this and what I've seen elsewhere, the Elio will be classified as a motorcycle, and thus require a corresponding license endorsement for 3 wheeled vehicles (and wear a helmet?). Does anyone have more current or detailed information than that link?

Great News From Joe Sheltrown
Hi Lilly,



I hadn’t heard from Senator Seitz office yet.. So I called this AM. His legislative aide said she would ask the Senator what bill he was looking at to amend.. if he has gotten that far yet. She said she would get back to me. Later in the week, probably Friday , if I haven’t heard I will call again.



The language I furnished would cover license and helmets exemptions.. for operator and passengers. Best regards, Joel
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[LillyMayPatterson #1685 & #5648]

Great News From Joe Sheltrown

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More News from Joel Sheltrown;

Hi Lilly,



Just got off the phone with Senator Seitz’s office. They are drafting a stand alone bill to eliminate helmets and endorsements for the Elio(which will cover operators and passengers). They will put “autocycle” in definition. They also will prepare an amendment that can be inserted in a bill in process which will do the same thing.. have the same language. The reason being is to have to pathways to get this done quickly. We are hoping to have it done by the end of this year.



Please pass on to your Ohio Elio Group



Best regards,



Joel


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[LillyMayPatterson #1685 & #5648]

More from Joel dated July 16th;

Thank you. Senator Seitz is a go getter. Doesn't mess around. We should be good. However at some point I will be asking your Ohio group to write an appreciation email. . Joel

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 16, 2014, at 5:29 PM, "May Patterson" <lillymaypatterson@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> As requested, I posted your response on the Ohio Group Forum in Elioowners.com Thanks. We'll wait for the bill numbers. If you need us to call Sentator Seitz just tell us when and how.
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So Gang, It looks good. If anybody is sitting on 'the fence' because of Ohio Laws it might be time to jump off. And when Joel says too, lets all write Thank You notes to both him and this senator.

 

[Greg Ellis]

More from Joel dated July 16th;

Thank you. Senator Seitz is a go getter. Doesn't mess around. We should be good. However at some point I will be asking your Ohio group to write an appreciation email. . Joel

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 16, 2014, at 5:29 PM, "May Patterson" <lillymaypatterson@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> As requested, I posted your response on the Ohio Group Forum in Elioowners.com Thanks. We'll wait for the bill numbers. If you need us to call Sentator Seitz just tell us when and how.
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So Gang, It looks good. If anybody is sitting on 'the fence' because of Ohio Laws it might be time to jump off. And when Joel says too, lets all write Thank You notes to both him and this senator.

More from Joel dated July 16th;

Let us know who to call and when & I will spread the word around to those I know not in this group.

 

[LillyMayPatterson #1685 & #5648]

Will Do Greg. For Sure. Met up with Senator Matt Lynch again today. He is sold on it too. He said he will write up a bill too. We have three shots in this. It's a done deal for OHIO. WHAAA WHO !!!!