Medium-speed vehicle

Medium-speed vehicle (MSV) is a vehicle registration category in some states of the United States where applicable vehicles are allowed to travel on roads at speeds up to 35–45 mph (56–72 km/h). The safety regulations for MSVs are more stringent than those for Low-speed vehicles.^[1]

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The U.S. State of Montana's SB0185 was the first law to define this class of vehicle.^[2] Minnesota^[3] The State of Washington^[4] has laws that allow for vehicles that travel up to 35 mph (56 km/h), Tennessee's laws allow for vehicles that travel up to 40 mph (64 km/h), and Colorado, Kentucky, Montana, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas all have laws allowing MSVs that travel up to 45 mph (72 km/h). Maryland's law considers the speed capability of the particular vehicle.^[1]

See also

• Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
• Side-by-side (vehicle)