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AZ HB2177
Bill
Status
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Karen Fann
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona law to define and regulate motorized electric or gas-powered bicycles and tricycles with a power output of no more than 1,000 watts or 1.3 horsepower, operated at speeds under 20 miles per hour.
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Eliminates certificate of title, registration, vehicle license tax, and driver license requirements for motorized electric or gas-powered bicycles or tricycles.
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Exempts these motorized bicycles and tricycles from motorcycle equipment requirements and vehicle emissions inspections.
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Permits motorized electric or gas-powered bicycles or tricycles to use bicycle-exclusive rights-of-way and exempts them from motor vehicle regulations under Chapter 9 of Arizona law.
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Allows local authorities to regulate or prohibit operation of these vehicles through ordinance, but prohibits local authorities from requiring registration and licensing of motorized electric or gas-powered bicycles or tricycles.
Legislative Description
Electric bicycles; gas bicycles; definition
Last Action
Referred to House TRANS Committee
1/23/2013