Neighborhood Electric Vehicles

There are a new category of vehicles, called by various names:
Low-Speed Vehicles
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
High Speed Golf Carts
Personal Transportation Vehicles

Regardless of the name, the common characteristics include:
Ability to go faster than a golf cart (Some are 19.5MPH, others 25 MPH)
Equiped with headlights, tail lights, turn signals, brake lights, windshield, seat belts, safety reflectors, horn, and sometimes windshield wipers.

Most are 48Volt Battery powered units, similar to a golf cart.
Many come with a DOT VIN (vehicle identification number) that may be used for registration, where local laws permit.

Over 40 states have enacted special legislation for this type of vehicle, but there are a lot of differences in these laws, so it is VERY important to check with state and local authorities to make sure the vehicle you may be considering meets local statutes.

Click here to see an example of an electric vehicle