Is This Street Legal in the Philippines?

[architect]

From http://www.rqriley.com/xr3.htm

...and if it is legal to drive it in the streets of MetroManila (as well as NLEX/SLEX), will it be safe from buses and large SUVs, considering the low-profile?

[franhiz]

any mode of transportation is legal to drive in the philippines. even push carts are street legal.

[architect]

So I can drive a golf cart on EDSA? And, er, how do you "drive" a push cart?

[afrasay]

Pede, pero maghanda ka kasi huhulihin ka ng mmda. Yun pushcart di nila pinapansin kasi wala sila mahihita dun. Sa probinsiya nga yun kuliglig di nila pinapansin.

[architect]

So are you guys saying that golf-carts, under 50cc motorbikes, go-karts can officially be registered and certified as road-worthy ("street legal") and allowed to be driven in major thoroughfares? If so, why don't we see a lot of these?

But as afrasay stated, "huhulihin ka ng mmda," implying these can not be registered for use on such roads, thus they can't be considered "street legal."

The reason I am asking is simple. I am considering buying one and would like to know if I can register it so that I can use it on the streets of MetroManila. (I know the NLEX/SLEX have their own requirements.)

I would appreciate it if I can get straight answers to assist me in my decision-making. Thanks.

[redorange]

They have something similar here in Cali and it's classified as a motorcycle by the DMV. I presume it could or you could argue with LTO that it's a motocycle.

[NazQ]

So are you guys saying that golf-carts, under 50cc motorbikes, go-karts can officially be registered and certified as road-worthy ("street legal") and allowed to be driven in major thoroughfares? If so, why don't we see a lot of these?

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naalala ko lang to thread na to. saw a golf cart in bf homes, pque. naka-rehistro pero its parked.. though i don't know if the owner uses it outside the village considering its topspeed is around 40kph(?).

[franhiz]

So I can drive a golf cart on EDSA? And, er, how do you "drive" a push cart?

yea, absolutely. with a little teamwork, you sit on it, hold a round canister for your imaginary steering and have your buddy push from the back.

[architect]

yea, absolutely. with a little teamwork, you sit on it, hold a round canister for your imaginary steering and have your buddy push from the back.

In that case, why limit your imagination? Why use a push cart when you can imagine you are driving your dream car? And why have a real buddy when you can imagine it were your dream girl? Of course, if you want, you can imagine her to still be pushing you from the back. NOW that is real imagination!

[gearspeed]

I agree anything here in the philippines is street legal especially rare vehicles like that.

[ghosthunter]

From http://www.rqriley.com/xr3.htm

...and if it is legal to drive it in the streets of MetroManila (as well as NLEX/SLEX), will it be safe from buses and large SUVs, considering the low-profile?

Legal but it will be classified as a motorcycle. And if the engine is more than 400cc, it should be legal on the expressways as well.

[heightdeprived]

Legal but it will be classified as a motorcycle. And if the engine is more than 400cc, it should be legal on the expressways as well.

actually, by law, and as documented, regardless of displacement, it can be used in the open highway. If it has required accessories like headlamps, tail lights, signal lights etc.,etc.,..., in this case, none of the said accessories is fitted in the vehicle so probably it's not road worthy, regardless of displacement it's not to be legally used on roads, be it a high way or not...

[architect]

actually, by law, and as documented, regardless of displacement, it can be used in the open highway. If it has required accessories like headlamps, tail lights, signal lights etc.,etc.,..., in this case, none of the said accessories is fitted in the vehicle so probably it's not road worthy, regardless of displacement it's not to be legally used on roads, be it a high way or not...

Hi heightdeprived,

Yes it actually does have headlights and a tail light. Not sure about signal lights but since the build plans are available, presumably you should be able to add the necessary components.

As for displacement, my understanding is that motorbikes under 50cc can not be registered for street use. Are you saying that they can be registered? Would appreciate a clarification. Thanks.

[franhiz]

yup. good point... I leave the imagining to you.. you're the architect. i'm sure you're a master at your craft.

[architect]

yup. good point... I leave the imagining to you.. you're the architect. i'm sure you're a master at your craft.

Thanks for the compliment. Judging from your other posts, I am quite sure you also excel in your own field. We all have to be in order to be recession-proof.

[heightdeprived]

Hi heightdeprived,

Yes it actually does have headlights and a tail light. Not sure about signal lights but since the build plans are available, presumably you should be able to add the necessary components.

As for displacement, my understanding is that motorbikes under 50cc can not be registered for street use. Are you saying that they can be registered? Would appreciate a clarification. Thanks.

yup, motorbikes under 50cc can not be registered for street use, but as for highway use, regardless of CC, as long as it can be registered, it is fit for use in the highways, no such thing as 400cc-and-up only rules...

Though as for tollway usage with narrower speed bands of 60-100kph, I lean more on the usage of 100cc and up bikes only...

[heightdeprived]

From http://www.rqriley.com/xr3.htm

...and if it is legal to drive it in the streets of MetroManila (as well as NLEX/SLEX), will it be safe from buses and large SUVs, considering the low-profile?

I think it's not, no headlamps, tail lamps, and side mirrors...