Bill Text: HI HB784 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Motor Vehicle Registration; Autocycle
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-12-17 - Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. [HB784 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2016-HB784-Introduced.html
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to transportation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§286- Autocycles. (a) Every autocycle operated in this State, shall first be registered as a motor vehicle as provided in section 286-41.
(b) No person shall operate an autocycle on a public street, road, or highway in this State unless the person possesses a valid driver's license and the autocycle has been duly registered."
SECTION 2. Section 286-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Autocycle" means a three-wheeled motor vehicle powered by a gasoline engine on which the driver and all passengers ride in a completely enclosed, tandem seating area, that is equipped with a roll cage, safety belts for all occupants, airbag protection, and anti-lock brakes and that is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals."
SECTION 3. Section 286-102, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) A person operating the following category or combination of categories of motor vehicles shall be examined as provided in section 286-108 and duly licensed by the examiner of drivers:
(1) Mopeds;
(2) Motorcycles and motor scooters;
(3) [Passenger] Autocycles, passenger
cars of any gross vehicle weight rating, buses designed to transport fifteen or
fewer occupants, and trucks and vans having a gross vehicle weight rating of eighteen
thousand pounds or less; and
(4) All of the motor vehicles in category (3) and any vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle.
A school bus or van operator shall be properly licensed to operate the category of vehicles that the operator operates as a school bus or van and shall comply with the standards of the department of transportation as provided by rules adopted pursuant to section 286-181."
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Motor Vehicle Registration; Autocycle
Description:
Allows for the registration of autocycles as motor vehicles. Allows autocycles to be operated on public roads, streets, or highways. Defines autocycle.
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