The differing ways in which the authorities in various countries view 3 wheelers really needs some clarification. Is it a car or a bike? What licence should you have? Is a helmet required?

In most countries the trike, which normally has bike controls, is viewed as a bike. The reverse trike, Morgan and Slingshot, with car type controls may be viewed as a car (some American states(are considering that) and Australia).

Italy must be one of very few countries that have a specific vehicle class for trikes and reverse trikes, but, because nearly all in Italy are trikes with bike controls a motorcycle licence and helmet is required.

What is needed is for the manufacturers and clubs to lobby governments to take a more realistic view and create proper vehicle classes and rules for trikes. Regulations that are between bike and car regulations, and appropriate rules on licences and helmets that depend on the type of controls and whether seat belts and roll bars are fitted.

Last edited by Gambalunga; 18/01/15 10:23 PM.
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