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AR HB1480

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Justin Gonzales

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that a public street or highway be outside city limits as a defense to operating an all-terrain vehicle on public roads.

  • Maintains three affirmative defenses for all-terrain vehicle operators: the road is not an interstate highway, traveling on it was the most reasonable route of access available, and the purpose was to travel between off-road trails or from private property to an off-road trail.

  • Defines "private property" to include owned property, leased property, residences, and properties where the operator is staying as an invitee (vacation resorts, rental cabins, deeded timeshares, or right-to-use timeshares).

  • Clarifies that possessing a valid driver's license or motorcycle operator's license is not a defense to prosecution for this violation.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Defenses To Prosecution For Operating An All-terrain Vehicle On A Public Street Or Highway.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation2/21/2023

Full Bill Text

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