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How does North Carolina legally define a car?

I'm a little disappointed with the traditional design of vehicles and seriously considering an alternative approach to personal mobility. Before I do this, I need to know what it means for a car to be street legal in North Carolina.

I'm also very poor but at the same time I don't want to waste years of my life making payments on a used P.O.S. Before I do something radically different, I need to know what the state of North Carolina will allow me to operate.

Update:

I've been seriously considering trikes but in North Carolina there's a huge obstacle for new drivers.

You're not allowed to have a motorcycle license until after you first obtain a license for a car. =(

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The question is.."What does NC legally define as a "motorcycle?

    a Car has 4 wheels, Crash safety bumpers, and seat belts and all that.

    But if it`s a 3 wheeler, then it is a "motorcycle"! less to insure, less to license

    Join us here at "Cabinscooters' then you will get the picture. When joining, give the guy a lot of info what you want to do, or he ma not let you in. Mention MDCBERT and he will know that I sent you.

    http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/CabinScooters/

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