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Old 02-14-2014, 01:45 PM   #60 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ScotD View Post
As noted, each state has it's own regs. In Washington State I'll have to meet headlight beam & height, taillight height & size, horn, etc. - but, as far as I can tell, nothing that impacts weight. And in Florida, as noted, the California Commuter meets the regs. And note that it does have a roll bar, within the bodywork immediately behind the drivers head, though that doesn't appear to be a requirement in Washington State, at least.

Are you sure that New Jersey requires a roll bar? Most of the commercial trikes I've seen are essentially motorcycles with a 3rd wheel - paired either front or back, and I've never seen one of those with a roll bar.
According to James the owner, because it has the enclosed bodywork it would need a roll bar. If it did not enclose the rider, then it would not need the roll bar.
According to the regulations, the roll bar main loop must be a minimum 2 inches higher than the drivers helmet. So its not tall enough for that operator in that picture.
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