The OP asked about using a UTV in a street legal mode… to be used in a street legal mode they need to be governed to the lower speed no matter how fast they are capable of when not governed before sale…
With new speed limiting technology, you can have a digitally programmed UTV not to exceed 25 Mph at the time of sale or registration...
Trying to register them for faster speeds generally won’t fly because they lack the safety equipment required to be registered as a regular vehicle…
It helps to get a statement of origin or title that doesn’t say for off road use only, if you can…
But clearly the changed federal LSV law was designed for the accommodation of conversion of electric and gas powered vehicles to the LSV classification… states are changing to…
Is Your UTV Also Street Legal?
Many people don’t even know what a LSV is. Benched is here to explain all about it! LSVs are considered Low Speed Vehicles (also known as NVs or neighborhood vehicles). Most of the LSVs you see around are electric golf carts with less horse power or carrying capacity. This is where Benched comes to the rescue. Benches’ Bighorn UTV side x sides are considered low speed vehicles as well.
http://blog.bennche.com/official-bennche-blog/2011/07/is-your-utv-also-street-legal.html
North Carolina Full Size Tag is on. I have insurance and registration now. 2011 Ranger EV LSV
http://www.rangerforums.net/forum/general-discussion/7752-new-owner-ranger-lsv-nc-laws-street-legal.html
Your search is finally over. The Orion Sand Reaper 4x4 by Orion Motors is Street Legal and Trail Ready.
http://www.accelautosports.com/popular_oreion_reeper.html