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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES-AUTOCYCLES

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, and Kennedy

     Date Introduced: June 01, 2016

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     (by request)

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 31-1 of the General Laws entitled "Definitions and General Code

Provisions" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     31-1-3.1. Autocycles. -- (a) "Autocycle" means only those motor vehicles that:

     (1) Do not have more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground;

     (2) Are designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and foot pedals for acceleration,

braking or shifting;

     (3) Are equipped with seating that does not require occupants to straddle or sit astride the

seating; and

     (4) Are manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements for a

motorcycle.

     (b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an "autocycle" shall be considered to be a

"motorcycle" as defined in §31-1-3(l).

     SECTION 2. Chapter 31-10.1 of the General Laws entitled "Special License for

Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, and Other Motor Driven Cycles" is hereby amended by adding

thereto the following section:

     31-10.1-6.1. Autocycles-Exemptions. -- The provisions of §31-10.1-1 through §31-10.1-

6, inclusive, shall not apply to autocycles. Any person licensed as an operator or chauffeur

pursuant to chapter 31-10 may operate an autocycle.

     SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES-AUTOCYCLES

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     This act would create a new classification of vehicle, an autocycle, which would be

considered a motorcycle for all purposes except as specifically exempted.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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