To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill instructs the Secretary of Transportation to update the federal definition of a motorcycle. The current definition, found in the Code of Federal Regulations, will be revised to align with a more specific description of motorcycles as motorized vehicles with a particular design and operational characteristics. This update aims to clarify the legal definition of a motorcycle for various regulations and purposes.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Transportation must issue regulations within 120 days of the bill’s enactment.
- The regulations will amend the definition of ‘motorcycle’ in 49 CFR § 571.3.
- A motorcycle is defined as a motorized vehicle with a seat, requiring the rider to sit astride.
- It must have no more than three wheels in contact with the ground.
- It must be steered by handlebars and have acceleration/braking controls via handlebars and feet.
- It must be capable of reaching speeds exceeding 30 mph.
Who is affected
- Motorcycle manufacturers
- Federal regulatory agencies
- Motorcycle riders and operators
- Law enforcement agencies
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- Updates the formal legal definition of a motorcycle.
- Specifies design and operational characteristics for inclusion in the definition.
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