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ID S1044

Bill

Status

Passed

3/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises the definition of "motorcycle" in Idaho Code Section 49-114 to include vehicles designed to travel on two (2) wheels in contact with the ground that are modified by the addition of two (2) stabilizing wheels on the rear.

  • Specifies that motorcycles must meet federal motor vehicle safety standards as originally designed and includes converted motorbikes, but excludes motor-driven cycles, motorbikes, tractors, and mopeds.

  • Clarifies definitions for related motor-driven vehicles including mopeds (limited-speed cycles not exceeding 30 mph), motor-driven cycles (5 brake horsepower or less), and motorbikes (which may be approved for motorcycle registration upon safety certification).

  • Makes technical corrections to the "Motor home" definition to correct capitalization and formatting of references to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192 Standard on Recreational Vehicles.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise the definition of motorcycle.

MOTORCYCLES

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/08/13 Session Law Chapter 39 Effective: 03/08/13

3/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/31/2013
Judiciary and Rules1/30/2013

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