To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
Motorcycles: New Federal Definition
This bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It recently moved out of a subcommittee and is waiting for the full committee to take action. The bill is actively moving through the early stages of the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This is a technical bill that has just been introduced. Most bills that focus on specific regulatory definitions do not become law unless they are part of a much larger transportation package.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of Transportation to create a new, specific definition for what counts as a motorcycle under federal law. This would help make sure that safety and traffic rules are applied the same way to similar vehicles across the country.
- To be called a motorcycle under this rule, a vehicle must have a seat where the rider sits astride, use handlebars for steering, and have no more than three wheels. It must also be able to go faster than 30 miles per hour and use specific hand and foot controls for speed and braking.
- This change would mainly affect companies that build motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles. It ensures that newer types of motorized bikes or small vehicles are clearly categorized so they can be regulated properly for road safety.
- If this bill passes, the Department of Transportation would have 120 days to update its official rulebook to match this new definition.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
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