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Originally Posted by Hersbird
UTVs are 4 wheels and a steering wheel, so more like a car. An ATV with straddle seating and handle bars doesn't require a roll cage, or doors, because it's ridden not driven. The Arcimoto is one step closer to a motorcycle than an atv as it only has 3 wheels not 4. Same as a Can-am Spider. They put the roll cage on to make it safer than a Spider, but an Accord will always be way better.
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Adding a seatbelt means the rider will stay with the vehicle instead of being thrown clear. That means you have to protect them. Arcimoto has the same injury risk to arms and legs as an UTV.
(EDIT) There is case law today that shows what a manufacturer legally should do to help prevent crushing injuries to lower extremities. Having 3 wheels instead of 4 makes a FUV less stable and more likely to roll over - which adds to the risk and liability.
So same injury method but risk of it happening.
$5 for some nets seems to be a small price to pay to mitigate liability.