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HI HB1258

Bill

Status

Passed

7/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds registration and licensing requirements for autocycles (three-wheeled vehicles with steering wheels) as motor vehicles in Hawaii, effective January 1, 2018.

  • Requires autocycle operators to possess a valid type 3 driver's license and ensures autocycles are registered pursuant to section 286-41.

  • Mandates eye protection for occupants in autocycles without front windshields and requires all occupants to comply with seat belt requirements.

  • Requires dealers, sellers, lessors, and rental agencies to disclose that autocycles do not meet federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, lack airbags, and lack certified rollover protection.

  • Amends motorcycle definition to include autocycles as three-wheeled vehicles with steering wheels certified by manufacturers to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Legislative Description

Relating To Transportation.

Transportation

Last Action

Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 216, 07/12/2017, (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).

7/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/23/2017
Transportation and Energy3/9/2017
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/17/2017
Transportation1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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