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Re: Congress Could Eliminate Three-Wheelers Like Polaris Slingshot With Legal Definition Change

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:45 pm
by sarah_wijaya
I looked into this more after your post, Adrian. You're right that there's been some discussion in regulatory circles about this. It's not imminent but it's definitely a real possibility that needs attention from the manufacturer lobby.

Re: Congress Could Eliminate Three-Wheelers Like Polaris Slingshot With Legal Definition Change

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:45 pm
by kevin_clark
The real issue is that manufacturers want all the benefits of both classifications without the responsibilities of either. Three-wheelers should have to pick a lane - literally and figuratively.

Re: Congress Could Eliminate Three-Wheelers Like Polaris Slingshot With Legal Definition Change

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:45 pm
by daniel.lim
Has anyone checked what other countries do with three-wheeler regulations? Maybe there's a model we could follow that would protect these vehicles while addressing safety concerns.

Re: Congress Could Eliminate Three-Wheelers Like Polaris Slingshot With Legal Definition Change

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:45 pm
by noah75
I think you're overblowing this. The automotive lobby is powerful enough to prevent something like this from happening quietly. Polaris has influence on Capitol Hill.

Re: Congress Could Eliminate Three-Wheelers Like Polaris Slingshot With Legal Definition Change

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:45 pm
by sofia_brown
Kevin has a point about safety standards though. Maybe the conversation should be about creating specific safety requirements for three-wheelers rather than banning them outright.

Re: Congress Could Eliminate Three-Wheelers Like Polaris Slingshot With Legal Definition Change

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:45 pm
by luna.brown
At the end of the day, if you own one of these vehicles, you're taking a calculated risk. The regulatory landscape could change at any time. Just another factor to consider when deciding whether to invest in one.

Re: Congress Could Eliminate Three-Wheelers Like Polaris Slingshot With Legal Definition Change

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:45 pm
by james_wijaya
Does anyone know if Polaris or Can-Am have already started lobbying efforts to protect the three-wheeler category? That seems like the obvious next step if Congress is actually considering this.