Ohio Kei Truck rules
Local opt-in only
| Status | Local opt-in only (mini-truck class) |
|---|---|
| Where you can drive | Roads in opted-in localities with a limit of 35 mph or lower |
| Speed rule | Road limit: 35 mph or lower, and only with local permission; crossing faster roads at intersections is allowed |
| Interstates | Not allowed |
| Title / registration | Ownership title with form BMV 3722; plates only after a local police inspection |
Using a Kei Truck off the road in Ohio
Ohio limits where a Kei Truck can go on the road, but there's plenty of work for one off it:
- Farms and ranches
- Hunting land and camps
- Golf courses
- Solar farms
- Orchards and vineyards
- Campgrounds
- Large private properties and job sites
For land that never needs the road, a newer off-road truck is worth a look too. The off-road guide covers tires, lifts and what to check.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the closest Kei Truck dealer to Ohio?
Of the dealers we list, it's Japan Direct Motors in Irmo, SC, roughly 500 miles away. After that: Weatherford Mini Trucks in Weatherford, TX and Dakota Mini Trucks in McIntosh, SD. All 7 dealers we list say they can ship to other states. When a dealer in Ohio joins, this page shows their trucks first.
Are Kei Trucks street legal in Ohio?
Yes, with limits. Titled as mini-trucks, but road use needs a local ordinance, a police inspection and a 35 mph or lower limit. CAUV farms may run field to field. Read the Ohio Kei Truck laws before you buy.
What can I use a Kei Truck for in Ohio?
Road use within Ohio's limits (opted-in local roads with 35 mph or lower limits), plus work off the road on farms and ranches, hunting land, golf courses, solar farms, orchards and vineyards, campgrounds and large private properties.
Can I have a Kei Truck shipped to Ohio?
All 7 dealers we list say they can ship to other states. Get the delivery quote in writing before you pay, and add it to your budget with the cost calculator.