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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I live near Salem (Keizer) and can tell you that
they are perfectly legal in Oregon. Not to say you won't have trouble,
because the Oregon DMV is staffed by a bunch of monkeys who want to do the least
amount of work possible and the monkeys have come to realize that saying no
is their ticket to zero effort. The law is in your favor here.
If you get a hassle trying to register one, just go to another DMV office
with smarter monkeys.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In Oregon you can register a 3 wheeler like a
Cushman/Go-4 as a motorcycle. If the vehicle is "enclosed" you don't need
a helmet or a motorcycle endorsement. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>You will not get anyone from the Oregon DMV or ODOT
to firmly commit to exactly what "enclosed" is. Along with avoiding work,
the monkeys also avoid accountability.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If your Cushman has a top and doors, it is
enclosed. If you take the doors off but leave the top on, is it still
enclosed? The DMV has refused to answer. You will just get the
runaround. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>That all said, I have owned many different
Cushman of all styles and have never had a hassle from law
enforcement. I take the doors off in the summer and continue to ride
with no helmet. If I take both the top and doors off, I wear a
helmet. By the way, many cities have "motorcycle only" parking,
which you can legally use. Very handy.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In Oregon you should have no problem registering a
Cushman and in my experience you will get no trouble from law
enforcement.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>They are a great vehicle for plowing around town, I
am surprised more people don't have them.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bob</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=lantow@comcast.net href="mailto:lantow@comcast.net">Brian Lantow</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, November 12, 2010 11:14
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Silly Little Cars] street legal
in Oregon?</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=835211019-12112010><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">New poster
(hope the WSJ article didn't ruin things). Looking to get some 3 wheel
in my life.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=835211019-12112010><FONT
face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=835211019-12112010><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Anyone in
Oregon tried to register/operate any of these? C</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=835211019-12112010><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">alled local ATV/yamaha
dealer, not a lot of help.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=835211019-12112010><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Having
lived in SF, I know the police are tolerant/have better things to do,
but up here probably</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=835211019-12112010><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">get pulled
over more than worth the trouble.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=835211019-12112010><FONT
face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=835211019-12112010><FONT
face="Bookman Old Style">Thanks,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Brian </FONT></DIV>
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