Vehicle Street Legality

The cluster revolves around debates on whether specific car designs, modifications, or vehicles comply with street legality regulations, safety standards, and licensing requirements, particularly in the US and other countries.

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pki Aug 14, 2015 View on HN

Wouldn't this basically make cars no longer street legal?

acuozzo Jan 5, 2026 View on HN

Using the same logic... why aren't automobiles illegal?

constantcrying Jun 1, 2024 View on HN

Those cars are essentially illegal to sell in many countries.

foxyv Oct 18, 2021 View on HN

Unfortunately, such cars are illegal in the US unless they are classified as motorcycles or NEVs. NEVs are limited to side streets under 35mph usually.

graemep Apr 23, 2025 View on HN

its likely to be illegal for cars for safety reasons. Manufacturers will use legal roadblocks on other devices.

gonehome Jun 10, 2011 View on HN

Don't know if that would even be street legal in the states.

freedomben May 9, 2023 View on HN

Can't, at least in the US. Regulations won't permit making dumb cars like that anymore.

hello_friendos Apr 1, 2019 View on HN

Why are these cars legal on the road?

TomMarius Apr 6, 2017 View on HN

Only if you're caught driving it on the road.

recursive Nov 29, 2024 View on HN

That vehicle would require a commercial license.