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CA AB2224

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Mullin

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "narrow track vehicle" as a fully enclosed motor vehicle with 3 or 4 wheels not exceeding 40 inches in width that conforms to federal motor vehicle safety standards, and "short narrow track vehicle" as a narrow track vehicle not exceeding 102 inches in length.

  • Includes narrow track vehicles in the Class C driver's license category, requiring applicants to submit to examinations appropriate to operating these vehicles.

  • Authorizes narrow track vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes under the same conditions as blood transport vehicles, with this exemption expiring January 1, 2027.

  • Expands lane splitting provisions to include narrow track vehicles alongside motorcycles, and directs the California Highway Patrol to develop educational safety guidelines for lane splitting by both vehicle types.

  • Authorizes local authorities that regulate motorcycle parking to regulate parking for short narrow track vehicles in the same manner.

Legislative Description

Vehicles: narrow track vehicles.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

5/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/24/2018
Transportation3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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