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CT SB00936

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new definition of "autocycle" to motor vehicle law: a three-wheeled motor vehicle with steering wheel and foot pedals, fully or partially enclosed seats, and safety belts for occupants (effective July 1, 2015)

  • Exempts autocycles from motorcycle endorsement requirements on operator's licenses, meaning the "M" designation is not required to operate an autocycle

  • Prohibits autocycles from overtaking and passing vehicles in the same traffic lane and restricts passengers under age 18 on autocycles to those permitted under general passenger restrictions for young drivers

  • Excludes autocycles from mandatory motorcycle insurance requirements and helmet regulations that apply to traditional motorcycles and motor-driven cycles

  • Amends motorcycle-related statutes to clarify that autocycles are separately classified and not subject to standard motorcycle operating rules and restrictions

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Department Of Motor Vehicles' Recommendations With Respect To Autocycles And Three-wheeled Motorcycles.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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