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IN SB0343
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Earline Rogers
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Exempts motorcycles manufactured before January 1, 1956, from lamp and illuminating device requirements if not operated when such devices are legally required.
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Becomes effective upon passage.
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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