CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 7.005 (Autoettes) covers how DMV will register “autoettes.” An autoette is defined as a vehicle with: Three or more wheels in contact with the ground. Unladen weight of not greater than 1,800 pounds. Part of Miscellaneous Originals. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- DMV will register “autoettes.” An autoette is defined as a vehicle with: Three or more wheels in contact with the ground.
- Unladen weight of not greater than 1,800 pounds.
- Overall length of not more than 130 inches including front and rear bumpers.
- A width of not more than 55 inches, as measured from its widest part.
- The vehicle must be located on a natural island (City of Avalon) to be registered.
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 7.005
- Chapter
- Miscellaneous Originals
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview