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IN SB0343

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Earline Rogers

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 9-19-7-2 to allow motorcycles and motor driven cycles to be equipped with either handlebars (not exceeding shoulder height) or a steering wheel for steering and control purposes.

  • Modifies IC 9-21-10-3 to require operators to keep both hands on either the handlebars or steering wheel and prohibits carrying packages or articles that prevent this.

  • Exempts motorcycles manufactured before January 1, 1956, from lamp and illuminating device requirements if not operated when such devices are legally required.

  • Becomes effective upon passage.

  • Declares an emergency for the act.

Legislative Description

Motorcycle equipment. Provides that a motorcycle may be equipped with a steering wheel. (Current law provides that a motorcycle may be equipped only with handlebars for purposes of steering and control.) Makes a corresponding change.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security & Transportation

1/8/2015

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security & Transportation1/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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