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DE HB416

Bill

Status

Passed

9/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Dukes

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) limit for low-speed vehicles from less than 2,500 pounds to 3,000 pounds or less.

  • Maintains the definition of low-speed vehicles as 4-wheeled motor vehicles with speeds attainable between 20-25 miles per hour on paved level surfaces.

  • Preserves existing operational restrictions limiting low-speed vehicles to roads with posted speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less, with permission to cross higher-speed highways at intersections.

  • Retains exemption from Delaware safety inspections while requiring owner certification of equipment condition upon registration and renewal, with a $15 fee for offsite vehicle identification number verification.

  • Keeps all other requirements unchanged, including valid driver's license requirement, insurance requirements, standard registration fees, dealer licensing, and penalty provisions for violations.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Low-speed Vehicles.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Transportation6/18/2024
Public Safety & Homeland Security5/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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