Jersey slingshot...

[rhino 2]

I was at a Slingshot dealer the other day.. And he showed me something interesting.. At least if you live and register it in New Jersey . A license Jersey driver does not need a MC endorsement and is not required to wear a hemet while driving a Slingshot..

 

[Papa Zook]

I was at a Slingshot dealer the other day.. And he showed me something interesting.. At least if you live and register it in New Jersey . A license Jersey driver does not need a MC endorsement and is not required to wear a hemet while driving a Slingshot..

That seems to be the trend. Most states classify it as a motorcycle and a few classify it as an auto-cycle. The Polaris Slingshot website has state by state licensing requirement information HERE.

 

[leo3wheel]

Looks like motorcycle endorsement in NJ and helmet. Not surprised...

 

[1dn5up]

I was at a Slingshot dealer the other day.. And he showed me something interesting.. At least if you live and register it in New Jersey . A license Jersey driver does not need a MC endorsement and is not required to wear a hemet while driving a Slingshot..

Did you take a test ride ?

 

[rhino 2]

Did you take a test ride ?

Probably should have, But it's such a hassle getting in and out of it, I'm not as flexible as i once was... If Polaris could design it without the lower roll bar on the drivers side foot [Or a sky-hook to lift myself out ] i would have one... And besides i'm from the old school ' So if i'm ant gonna buy i won't wast the salesman's time..

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Just an opinion. Side by side seating and a steering wheel does not a motorcycle make
Nor do I think the Pontiac Solstise motor is anything to shout about!

 

[John Luciano]

Friend test rode it
so loud you can't talk to the guy siting next to you.
You think u are driving a convertible smart car
steers like a truck. No motorcycle feel at all shift with your hand and clutch with your foot. Buy an Elio when it comes out and get over it
https://www.equities.com/news/28th-annual-roth-conference-coverage-paul-elio-s-american-dream

 

[cavie]

Friend test rode it
so loud you can't talk to the guy siting next to you.
You think u are driving a convertible smart car
steers like a truck. No motorcycle feel at all shift with your hand and clutch with your foot. Buy an Elio when it comes out and get over it
https://www.equities.com/news/28th-annual-roth-conference-coverage-paul-elio-s-american-dream

:Agree::Agree::Agree:epper:epper:epper:ThumbUpThumbUpThumbUp:clapping::clapping::clapping:

 

[Carbon_One]

A lot of states are now classifying the Slingshots as an "auto cycle'. And most don't require mc endorsements thou they're still licensed as motorcycles. Helmet wear is a toss up depending on the various states rules, some require helmets and some don't.

 

[denviola]

I was at a Slingshot dealer the other day.. And he showed me something interesting.. At least if you live and register it in New Jersey . A license Jersey driver does not need a MC endorsement and is not required to wear a hemet while driving a Slingshot..

Same in Pa. as of August 1, 2016 - according to the dealer. We bought a red SL on 7/2/16.

 

[consitter]

Same in Pa. as of August 1, 2016 - according to the dealer. We bought a red SL on 7/2/16.

Congrats on your purchase!!

Pics please (start a thread).

 

[rhino 2]

Same in Pa. as of August 1, 2016 - according to the dealer. We bought a red SL on 7/2/16.

Congrats.....ThumbUp....And just a heads up, Keep a copy of the Regulations with the Slingshot, Very few if any cops know the rules on the slingshot....That might save you a trip to court to get a ticket dismissed.

 

[2234ME]

Slingshot

The reason you don't need a helmet or a motorcycle endorsement is probably because it is not a motorcycle. What motorcycle has a steering wheel, a clutch and accelerator on the floor, a firewall or seat belts a roll cage,a Pontiac 4 cyl. The question is why would anyone think it's anything but a automobile