Legislation & Regulation
HB1316 North Dakota: Changes the definition of autocycle. Uses a definition that is not found in any other state. However motor vehicles normally classified as autocycles are still classified as “Unconventional Vehicles” and exempt from M endorsements and helmets. Therefore, does not affect the operation of “autocycles” in North Dakota.
Position: Opposed:
The definition of autocycle is not consistent with other states.
HB2133 Oklahoma: Changes the definition of autocycle to include electric powered vehicles
Position: Support
Current statute in OK requires “combustion engine” so this legislation would allow electric powered three wheel vehicles to be classified as “autocycles” No motorcycle license is required under the legislation.
LB91 Nebraska: Exempts “autocycles” from helmet requirements
Position: Support
All “autocycles” have lap and shoulder restraints. The use of lap and shoulder belts holds the torso against the seat, but allows the head to fly violently forward in a collision. It is not safe to require protective headgear with the required use of safety belts.
HB 519 (previous session) North Carolina: Amends the definition of autocycle eliminating “wheel” and “anti-lock” from the definition. HB 519 passed the House of Representatives and the Senate Transportation Committee but stalled in Rules. It will be reintroduced this session.
Position: Support
HB 524 Georgia: Provides an exemption for helmet and motorcycle license requirements for enclosed three wheel vehicles or motor vehicles that are equipped with seat belts and a frame to partially or fully enclose the operator. It strikes “steering wheel for directional control.”
Position: Support
SB 144 Montana: Provides an exemption for helmets for occupants of autocycles that are “completely enclosed”
Position: Support with amendment. { Strike “completely enclosed” and add “or having a roof capable of protecting the occupants” }
SB1115 Texas: Support
Broadens the definition of autocycle to include new platforms.
HB3701 Texas: Support
Broadens the definition of autocycle to include new platforms.
HB2385 Texas: Support w/Amendment only
Removes helmet requirements for “fully enclosed” autocycles.
HB1405 Texas: Support w/Amendment only
Removes helmet requirements for “fully enclosed” autocycles.
HB1268 Maryland: Support
Income Tax Credit for electric autocycles.
HB781 Montana: Support w/Amendment only
Provides Helmet exemption.
S2203 Massachusetts: Support w/Amendment
Defines Autocycles
