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DE HB283

Bill

Status

Passed

8/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Peter Schwartzkopf

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "moped" and "triped" to include electric motors rated between 751 watts and 2,000 watts, in addition to internal combustion motors with less than 55 cc displacement.

  • Clarifies that moped and triped operators do not need a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license.

  • Establishes moped and triped registration requirements including a $5.00 fee for 3-year registration periods and issuance of license plates that expire on December 31st.

  • Exempts mopeds from Delaware's safety inspection requirements and allows $15 off-site vehicle identification number verification for vehicles titled in other jurisdictions.

  • Removes motor vehicle insurance requirements and helmet requirements for moped and triped operators age 16 and older; allows non-Delaware residents to operate mopeds and tripeds under their home state's registration laws if they hold a valid driver's license.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/7/2014

Committee Referrals

Highways & Transportation4/29/2014
Public Safety & Homeland Security3/25/2014

Full Bill Text

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