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FL S0784

Bill

Status

Failed

5/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "autocycle" as a three-wheel motorcycle with specific safety features (roll cage, safety belts, antilock brakes, steering wheel) and allows operation without a motorcycle endorsement.

  • Establishes ignition interlock device requirements for DUI offenses with provisions for income-based discounts (50% discount at or below 100% federal poverty level, 25% discount at or below 149% federal poverty level) and allows withholding of adjudication for first-time offenders who install the device.

  • Authorizes autonomous vehicles to be operated by persons without valid driver licenses if the vehicle cannot be controlled or disengaged by occupants, and requires autonomous vehicles used by transportation network companies to maintain specific insurance coverage.

  • Creates new specialty license plates (Ducks Unlimited, Play Ball, America the Beautiful, Protect Pollinators, Florida Native, Donate Life Florida) while eliminating American Red Cross, Donate Organs-Pass It On, St. Johns River, and Hispanic Achievers plates.

  • Delays electronic logging device requirements for intrastate motor carriers until December 31, 2018, and establishes comprehensive transporter license plate regulations with criminal penalties for misuse and detailed recordkeeping requirements.

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 467 (Ch. 2017-85)

5/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/20/2017
Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee3/28/2017
Transportation2/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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