Chapter 404
2016 -- H 8276
Enacted 07/09/2016

A N   A C T
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES-AUTOCYCLES

Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, and Kennedy
Date Introduced: June 01, 2016

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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