How to Register a Trike or Autocycle in California

Title and registration for three-wheel motorcycles, trikes, and autocycles in California is similar to that of two-wheel motorcycles. To prepare for your DMV tests, take our California motorcycle permit practice test. Make sure to refer to your state's motorcycle operator handbook and the 3-wheel motorcycle supplement from MSF.

If you do not obtain a valid motorcycle endorsement, you are limited to three-wheel motorcycles with your standard Class C license. However, if you complete an approved motorcycle training course, you will satisfy the DMV motorcycle skills test requirements. To get a trike motorcycle license in California, you'll need:

A valid California driver's license is all you need to legally drive one of these vehicles. In California, a motorcycle license is not required to operate an autocycle like a Slingshot. However, obtaining a motorcycle license is still a good idea to learn about all the necessary safety information and to develop important riding skills.

For more information, please check out our guide on how to get a motorcycle license in California. In California, you can operate a trike motorcycle with a standard driver's license. Do you Need a Motorcycle License for an Autocycle in California? Keep reading for an overview of the licensing, registration, and insurance requirements for three-wheel motorcycles in California.

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