Where Can I Drive My Go-Kart?
by Robert
Driving go karts is a lot of fun for the whole family. It gets you outdoors, allows you to enjoy racing, and much more. Used correctly, go karts can be safe and fun. However, you need to remember that there are important rules and regulations about driving your kart, as well as safety equipment that you should always use. Don't ride your kart in the city without a helmet!
Riding a go kart in a residential or high traffic area can be deadly. There are places it's okay to use these vehicles, and places you shouldn't. Exactly where you can drive your go kart will vary by region and specific locale - if you're not sure what your area's rules are, find out about them.
In most places, you can't use go karts off road, on the street, on sidewalks or on the highway. Go karts are made to be used on private property, including private closed circuit tracks. They don't count as an ordinary vehicle, as they have no vehicle identification number. Without a VIN, no vehicle can be taken on the streets or offroad. Operating go karts on private property has to be done with the knowledge and permission of the owner, too.
However, the lack of VIN doesn't mean that go kart riders don't have responsibilities under the law. In many locations, go karts follow the same rules of the road as a moped or small motorcycle. Operators may be required to have a motorcycle license, wear a helmet, and maintain their go kart in particular ways.
Don't think that you can use your go kart on a highway or street and not get caught. You could be charged for driving with out a license, operating an unsafe vehicle, and not wearing a helmet! Instead, take your go kart to a proper track and enjoy yourself in a safe, legal environment.
While go karts are traditionally driven by kids (though there are plenty of adult kart enthusiasts), not all areas allow children to operate them. Find out what the minimum age for operating a kart in your area is before you allow a child or teen to drive one, even on a public track. Commercial tracks will usually have an age limit for operating their vehicles. This may be mandated by law or by their insurance carrier.
Go karts are a lot of fun for everyone. However, it's extremely important to make sure that you follow the rules before you begin karting. Find out where you can drive and who's allowed to operate a kart in your city and neighborhood before you start. That'll help you stay safe and avoid a lot of headaches.
If you're shopping for a Go Kart, take a look at the partial list of Go Karts for sale displayed below.
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Airheart Mechanical Go-Kart Brake Caliper Sale Price: $44.99  |
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Replacement caliper for many popular OEM go-karts. Made of high-grade friction material, complete with floating mount bracket. Installs and adjusts easily. Shown with disc, Item#s 13854 or 13855, sold separately... |
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GTX7A YTX7A 50cc 90cc 110cc 125cc 12V 6AH ATV Quad Scooter GO Kart Moped AGM Maintenance Free Battery Sale Price: $23.61 |
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This battery will fit: ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Kasea 65 KS, KU Models All Years Kasea 90 KS, KU Models All Years Kasea 125 KS, KU Models, Adventure Buggy All Years Kasea 150 Skyhawk 150, Adventure Buggy All Years Kasea 170 Skyhawk 170 All Years Kasea 250 Skyhawk 250 All Years Suzuki 90 LT-Z90 QuadSport 2007 - 2010 Suzuki 450 LT-R450 QuadRacer 2006 - 2010 Motorcycle Aprilia 450 RXV450 0 - 2010 Aprilia 450 SVX450 0 - 2010 Aprilia 550 RXV550 0 - 2010 Aprilia 550 SVX550 0 - 2010 Honda 200 TR200 Fat Cat 1987 Kawasaki 250 EX250, Ninja 250R 2008 - 2010 Scooter E-Ton 50 Sport 50 0 - 2010 E-Ton 150 Sport 150 0 - 2010 Kymco 50 Agility 50 2009 - 2010 Kymco 50 People S 50 2009 - 2010 Kymco 50S uper 8 2009 - 2010 Kymco 125 People S 125 2009 - 2010 Kymco 150 People S 150 2009 - 2010 Kymco 150Super 8 150 2009 - 2010 SYM 50Fiddlell50 0 - 2010 SYM 50MIO 50 0 - 2010 SYM 50SYMply50 0 - 2010 SYM 1130Fiddlell125 0 - 2010 Yamaha 125YJ125T Vino 125 2004 - 2009 Yamaha 125Zume 125 2009 - 2010 |
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Razor Dirt Quad Electric Four-Wheeled Off-Road Vehicle (Red) List Price: $479.99 Sale Price: $359.54 Used From: $291.37 |
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Kick up a fuss with the Razor Dirt Quad, a miniature electric off-road quad that's perfect for trail riding. The compact vehicle--which supports up to 120 pounds--offers such features as authentic dirt quad frame geometry, a high-torque gear ratio that provides excellent climbing opportunities, a terrain-tracing droop-travel rear suspension that delivers a smooth ride, shatter-resistant plastic fairings, and a powder-coated tubular steel frame that's durable in all weather conditions... |
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UTX7A-BS YTX7A-BS 12V 6AH ATV Quad Scooter Go Kart Moped Maintenance Free GEL Battery Suzuki LT Z90 R450 Quad Racer Sale Price: $26.56 |
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It fits the following model: ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Kasea 65 KS, KU Models All Years Kasea 90 KS, KU Models All Years Kasea 125 KS, KU Models, Adventure Buggy All Years Kasea 150 Skyhawk 150, Adventure Buggy All Years Kasea 170 Skyhawk 170 All Years Kasea 250 Skyhawk 250 All Years Suzuki 90 LT-Z90 QuadSport 2007 - 2010 Suzuki 450 LT-R450 QuadRacer 2006 - 2010 Motorcycle Aprilia 450 RXV450 0 - 2010 Aprilia 450 SVX450 0 - 2010 Aprilia 550 RXV550 0 - 2010 Aprilia 550 SVX550 0 - 2010 Honda 200 TR200 Fat Cat 1987 Kawasaki 250 EX250, Ninja 250R 2008 - 2010 Scooter E-Ton 50 Sport 50 0 - 2010 E-Ton 150 Sport 150 0 - 2010 Kymco 50 Agility 50 2009 - 2010 Kymco 50 People S 50 2009 - 2010 Kymco 50S uper 8 2009 - 2010 Kymco 125 People S 125 2009 - 2010 Kymco 150 People S 150 2009 - 2010 Kymco 150Super 8 150 2009 - 2010 SYM 50Fiddlell50 0 - 2010 SYM 50MIO 50 0 - 2010 SYM 50SYMply50 0 - 2010 SYM 1130Fiddlell125 0 - 2010 Yamaha 125YJ125T Vino 125 2004 - 2009 Yamaha 125Zume 125 2009 - 2010 |
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Oregon Replacement Part WHEEL AND HUB ASSY FOR GO-KARTS # 72-807 List Price: $47.91 Sale Price: $32.99 |
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WHEEL AND HUB ASSY FOR GO-KARTS |
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