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AR HB1769

Bill

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Davy Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Arkansas State Police to use Motorcycle Safety Foundation training and testing materials (supplemented with state laws) for motorcycle operator's license examinations instead of prescribing their own examination.

  • Waives the motorcycle road test for applicants who successfully complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's "Riding and Street Skills" course or successor curriculum within 90 days of license application.

  • Mandates that driver's education instruction manuals and public school motorcycle courses use Motorcycle Safety Foundation materials and include safety issues related to sharing the road with motorcycles.

  • Requires driver's license written tests to include questions about safety issues related to sharing the roadway with motorcycles.

  • Adds the cost of Motorcycle Safety Foundation materials to the motorcycle and driver's license application fees.

Legislative Description

To Improve Motorcycle Safety By Requiring Training And Testing Materials Prepared By The Motorcycle Safety Foundation To Be Used In The Application And Examination For A Motorcycle License.

Last Action

House WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

3/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/1/2011

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