I meant to come back to this earlier. That actually is incorrect. If it's not defined in local code as a vehicle it is "Unclassified" and is in a sort of legal limbo.

The case in Ohio with the Rhoades Car I mentioned focused around that very problem. The owner said it was a bike, local law enforcement said it didn't meet the definition of a bike (which had wording concerning the number of wheels as either 2 or 3 and was later changed to read 2 or more) and was there for a toy, therefore not permitted on local streets. It went before a judge and he said that it fit no current definition and that it should be dealt with by lawmakers. The mayor and city council created a city ordnance permitting it on local roads. It was picked up by a bicycle advocacy group and eventually they got Ohio to change the state definition to remove the limiting language. Quadracycles are now legal in Ohio because of it.

Initial story:
Bike Battle: Quadricycle Could Lead to Law Change | fox8.com

edit: The story in chronological order

https://www.cleveland.com/roadrant/in...r_of_four.html
https://www.cleveland.com/roadrant/in...r_banning.html
https://www.cleveland.com/lakewood/in...quadricyc.html
https://www.cleveland.com/lakewood/in...corporate.html
https://www.cleveland.com/roadrant/in...involving.html
https://www.cleveland.com/lakewood/in..._definiti.html

Oh and here is a video that shows the Rhoades Car doing pretty much what it was intended to.

Interesting. Thank you for the info.

Ya that's actually the problem with e-bikes, Quads, trikes of all flavors and there for velos where I live. All of them are "Unclassified" here.

My Spouse and I enjoyed our rhoades car for years, we had a custom built wood trunk on it and would take it to the farmers market and grocery shopping in general. My family and I bought it as a surprise for her and we went from our wedding to our reception in it.

We averaged around 12mph, top speed on flat ground 25mph, I've gone 31mph. I never had any issues with it stopping. I'd still be riding it but I abused it a few too many times (it is not meant for drifting, a past time I thoroughly enjoyed using it for, and I did taco a rim). It being around 16 years old means my rims are a bit shot now. It has sat for about two years now since I haven't figured out how to replace them and Rhoades wanted more than I felt was reasonable. Either way, it is a very fun around town vehicle. I outfitted it with a fun car horn and we have real front and rear lights, powered by a car battery.

Per the original thread, they are very much boat seats and can be replaced for around $20 from an Outdoor store.