The Elio, a three-wheeled prototype vehicle, is shown in traffic in Royal Oak, Mich., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014. Instead of spending $20,000 on a new car, Paul Elio is offering commuters a cheaper option to drive to work. His three-wheeled vehicle The Elio will sell for $6,800 car and can save on gas with fuel economy of 84 mpg. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Some 3-wheeled vehicles require no special license

Legislators decided that it will no longer be necessary to have a special motorcycle license to operate three-wheeled vehicles — but only certain types.

The measure was crafted to help Elio Motors, which plans to build a car with two wheels in the front and one in the rear. The change means more Arizonans would be able to legally operate the vehicle.

As written, though, the change applies only to vehicles if the driver and passengers ride in an enclosed seating area, it is equipped with a roll cage and safety belts, and, unlike a motorcycle, is controlled with a steering wheel and pedals.


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