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Ready to get on the road with your trike or autocycle?
Keep reading for an overview of the licensing, registration, and insurance requirements for 3-wheel motorcycles in Vermont.
Do you Need a Motorcycle License for a Trike in Vermont?
Yes, you will need to have a valid motorcycle license in order to ride a trike in VT.
For more information, please check out our guide on how to get a motorcycle license in Vermont.
Do you Need a Motorcycle License for an Autocycle in Vermont?
In Vermont, a motorcycle license is not required to operate an autocycle like a Slingshot. A valid Vermont driver’s license is all you need to legally drive one.
Vermont 3 Wheel Motorcycle License Test
In order to get a trike motorcycle license, you’ll need to:
- Pass a motorcycle knowledge exam.
- Pass a motorcycle skills test.
If you complete an approved motorcycle training course, you will satisfy the VT DMV motorcycle testing requirements.
Testing on a 3-wheel motorcycle will limit your endorsement to trikes only.
Prepare for your DMV tests with our Vermont motorcycle permit practice test.
Be sure to refer to your state’s motorcycle operator handbook and the 3-wheel motorcycle supplement from MSF.
How to Register a Trike or Autocycle in Vermont
Vermont title and registration for 3-wheel motorcycles, trikes, and autocycles is a similar process to that of 2-wheel motorcycles.
In general, you’ll need the following items and information:
- Proof of ownership (Title, MCO, previous registration documents, Bill of Sale).
- An application for registration and title.
- Proof of completion of any necessary safety inspections.
- Proof of insurance coverage.
- Payment for your license plates, registration fees, and taxes.
For more details on registering and titling your trike or autocycle, please refer to our guides on the following topics:
- Vermont Motorcycle Registration & Title Overview
- Vermont Motorcycle Registration & Registration Renewals
- Vermont Motorcycle Title Transfers
Vermont Insurance Requirements for 3-Wheel Motorcycles and Autocycles
Your trike or autocycle will need a motorcycle insurance policy with minimum liability coverage (25/50/10) in order to ride and register it in Vermont.
The right insurance coverage is a good idea to protect yourself, your financial health, and your vehicle in the event of an accident, theft, or damage.
Get more details in our guide to motorcycle insurance here.
Need a quote? Find the right autocycle or trike insurance policy with our free quote tool.
Learn more about trike insurance.
Note that state laws and regulations are subject to change, for any questions or further details about 3-wheel motorcycles in Vermont, please contact the DMV or visit their official website.