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AR SB365

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 27-20-119 and reorganizes autocycle regulations under the "Electric Autocycle Act" (§ 27-20-301 et seq.), now applicable to both electric and motor fuel-powered autocycles.

  • Redefines "autocycle" as a motorcycle with at least 60 inches width, not more than 135 inches length, at least 1,000 pounds unladen weight, equipped with three low-pressure tires, steering wheel, seating for 1-4 persons, enclosed cab with glass/mirrors, headlights, tail lamps, brakes, horn, and signal lamps.

  • Modifies passenger and safety requirements: operators may carry passengers up to the manufacturer's seat capacity (previously limited to three passengers); protective headgear and eyewear required only if autocycle lacks fully-enclosed cab; children may be passengers in fully-enclosed autocycles and must comply with child passenger protection laws.

  • Restricts autocycle operation on interstate highways and roads with prohibited motorcycle operation, controlled-access highways, or speed limits exceeding 55 miles per hour; autocycles must maintain the posted speed limit.

  • Amends the definition of "motorcycle" to explicitly include autocycles as defined in § 27-20-303.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Autocycles; And To Include Autocycles That Operate On Motor Fuel.

Last Action

Notification that SB365 is now Act 689

3/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/6/2017
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/20/2017

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