Difference between revisions of "Registering your electric bike"
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| − | The DMV in some states may not be as knowledgeable about electric motorcycles | + | The DMV in some states may not be as knowledgeable about electric motorcycles as they should be. Below is a list of states followed by how easy it was to register, and what special steps were needed to complete the registration. |
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| − | !Dealer | + | !Dealer presence |
| − | ! | + | !Easy |
| − | !Solutions | + | !Notes/Solutions |
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|Alabama | |Alabama | ||
|No | |No | ||
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| − | | | + | |align="left"|As of Spring 2012, registration was problematic. |
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|Alaska | |Alaska | ||
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|California | |California | ||
|Yes | |Yes | ||
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|Florida | |Florida | ||
|Yes | |Yes | ||
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|Illinois | |Illinois | ||
|No | |No | ||
| − | | | + | |No |
| − | + | |align="left"| As of 2/26/2013, some DMVs had difficulties. Make sure you register your bike during Secretary of State Office hours so that you can reach Diana McSee at 217-782-2284. Her office hours are M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm. | |
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|Missouri | |Missouri | ||
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|New Mexico | |New Mexico | ||
|No | |No | ||
| − | | | + | |Yes |
| − | | | + | |align="left"|No problems, just make sure your MCO has the motor serial number on it (should now be standard from Brammo). |
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|North Carolina | |North Carolina | ||
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|Pennsylvania | |Pennsylvania | ||
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|Texas | |Texas | ||
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|Wisconsin | |Wisconsin | ||
|Yes | |Yes | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:35, 9 March 2013
The DMV in some states may not be as knowledgeable about electric motorcycles as they should be. Below is a list of states followed by how easy it was to register, and what special steps were needed to complete the registration.
| State | Dealer presence | Easy | Notes/Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | No | As of Spring 2012, registration was problematic. |
| Alaska | No | ? | |
| Arizona | No | ? | |
| Arkansas | No | ? | |
| California | Yes | Yes | |
| Colorado | No | ? | |
| Connecticut | No | ? | |
| Delaware | No | ? | |
| Florida | Yes | Yes | |
| Georgia | No | ? | |
| Hawaii | No | ? | |
| Idaho | No | ? | |
| Illinois | No | No | As of 2/26/2013, some DMVs had difficulties. Make sure you register your bike during Secretary of State Office hours so that you can reach Diana McSee at 217-782-2284. Her office hours are M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm. |
| Indiana | No | ? | |
| Iowa | No | ? | |
| Kansas | No | ? | |
| Kentucky | No | ? | |
| Louisiana | No | ? | |
| Maine | No | ? | |
| Maryland | No | ? | |
| Massachusetts | No | ? | |
| Michigan | No | ? | |
| Minnesota | No | ? | |
| Mississippi | No | ? | |
| Missouri | No | Yes | |
| Montana | No | ? | |
| Nebraska | No | ? | |
| Nevada | No | ? | |
| New Hampshire | No | ? | |
| New Jersey | No | ? | |
| New Mexico | No | Yes | No problems, just make sure your MCO has the motor serial number on it (should now be standard from Brammo). |
| New York | No | ? | |
| North Carolina | No | Yes | |
| North Dakota | No | ? | |
| Ohio | No | ? | |
| Oklahoma | No | ? | |
| Oregon | No | ? | |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes | |
| Rhode Island | No | ? | |
| South Carolina | No | ? | |
| South Dakota | No | ? | |
| Tennessee | No | ? | |
| Texas | Yes | Yes | |
| Utah | No | ? | |
| Vermont | No | ? | |
| Virginia | No | ? | |
| Washington | No | ? | |
| West Virginia | No | ? | |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Yes | |
| Wyoming | No | ? |
