39-29.2 Unconventional Vehicles - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 39-29.2UNCONVENTIONAL VEHICLES39-29.2-01. Definitions. As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:1."Identifying number" means the vehicle identification numbers and letters if any
assigned by the manufacturer or by the department for the purpose of identifying a
vehicle. The term includes any numbers or letters assigned by the manufacturer for
the purpose of identifying a part of a vehicle or any number placed on a part in
accordance with this chapter or rules of the department for the purpose of identifying
the vehicle.2."Unconventional vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is designed to travel on at least
three wheels in contact with the ground, has an unladen weight of at least three
hundred pounds [136.08 kilograms] but less than eight thousand pounds [3628.7
kilograms], has a permanent upright seat or saddle for the driver which is mounted
at least twenty-four inches [50.8 centimeters] from the ground, has a steering device
for front wheel steering control, is capable of speeds in excess of sixty-five miles
[104.61 kilometers] per hour, complies with equipment listed in chapter 39-21 or
39-27, as appropriate, and has an identifying number. The term does not include
motor vehicles that otherwise may be registered under this title.39-29.2-02. Certificate of title for unconventional vehicle. The department shall issuea certificate of title for an unconventional vehicle in accordance with section 39-05-05.39-29.2-03. Registration of unconventional vehicle.1.Registration of an unconventional vehicle is governed by this chapter.2.An individual may not operate an unconventional vehicle on public roadways unless
the vehicle has been registered under this chapter.3.The department shall design and furnish an application that must be used to register
an unconventional vehicle. The registration must state the name and address of
every owner of the unconventional vehicle and must be signed by at least one
owner. A copy of the application is evidence of registration for the first thirty days
after the date of application.4.On receipt of an application and the appropriate fee, the department shall register an
unconventional vehicle and assign a registration number and a certificate of
registration. The certificate of registration must include information regarding the
make, year, identifying number, and name and address of the owner.5.The fee for registration of an unconventional vehicle is fifty dollars per year. For a
duplicate or replacement registration number or registration card that is lost,
mutilated, or becomes illegible, the department may charge a fee of not more than
five dollars.6.To renew a registration, the owner of an unconventional vehicle shall follow the
procedure adopted by the department and pay the registration fee.7.The department shall issue a plate in the same manner as a plate is issued to a
motorcycle.8.Funds collected from registration must be deposited in the motor vehicle registration
fund.Page No. 139-29.2-04.Operation of unconventional vehicle.To operate an unconventionalvehicle on a highway, the operator must be a licensed driver. An operator may operate an
unconventional vehicle on any highway except an access-controlled highway.Page No. 2Document Outlinechapter 39-29.2 unconventional vehicles