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ID S1389
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds definitions for "low-speed vehicle" (LSV) and "medium-speed electric vehicle" (MSEV) to Idaho Code, with LSVs limited to 25 mph maximum speed and MSEVs capable of 30-35 mph, both requiring title, registration, insurance, and licensed drivers.
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Low-speed vehicles may only operate on highways with posted speed limits of 25 mph or less and cannot cross highways with speed limits over 25 mph.
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Medium-speed electric vehicles may only operate on highways with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less and cannot cross highways with speed limits over 45 mph.
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Includes LSVs and MSEVs in annual vehicle registration fee schedules at section 49-402, requiring them to meet applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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Removes "neighborhood electric vehicle" (NEV) definition and replaces it with LSV classification, while making technical corrections to various definition sections.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law relating to vehicles and rules of the road to define "low-speed vehicle"; to define "medium-speed electric vehicle"; to provide for the restricted use of low-speed vehicles; and to provide for the restricted use of medium-speed electric vehicles.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Last Action
to Transp
3/23/2010