Kentuck Senate Bill 73 An Act relating to Autocycles

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    SB 73/LM (BR 76) - C. Embry Jr.



    AN ACT relating to autocycles.
    Amend KRS 186.010 to define "autocycle" and specify that it is a type of motorcycle; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to outline the provisions for the operation of an autocycle on a highway; require autocycles to be titled and registered as motorcycles; amend KRS 186.480 to prohibit the use of an autocycle for road skills testing purposes; amend KRS 190.010 to allow used car dealers to sell autocycles received in trade; for reporting and statistical purposes, amend KRS 189.635 to require an autocycle to be listed in its own category on accident reports and not as a motorcycle or a motor vehicle.




    AMENDMENTS
    SB 73 (As Introduced)


    SCS1/LM - Retain original provisions; specify that an autocycle be considered a motorcycle for registration purposes; make technical correction.


    Dec 09, 2016 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s).
    Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in Senate
    Jan 07, 2017 - to Transportation (S)
    Feb 08, 2017 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
    Feb 09, 2017 - 2nd reading, to Rules
    Feb 13, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 13, 2017; 3rd reading, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute (1); received in House



    (19)"Autocycle" means any motor vehicle that: 16
    (a) Is equipped with aseat that does not require the operator to straddle or sit 17 astride it; 18
    (b) Is designed to travelon three (3) wheels in contact with the ground; 19
    (c) Is designed tooperate at a speed that exceeds forty (40) miles per hour as 20 certified by the manufacturer; 21
    (d) Allows the operatorand passenger to ride either side-by-side or in tandem 22 in a seating area that may be enclosed with aremovable or fixed top; 23
    (e) Is equipped with athree (3) point safety belt system; 24
    (f) May be equipped withmanufacturer-installed air bags or a roll cage; 25
    (g) Isdesigned to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals;

    Update:


    The Bill has been delivered to the Governor, now we just wait for him to sign it.




    SCS1/LM - Retain original provisions; specify that an autocycle be considered a motorcycle for registration purposes; make technical correction.


    Dec 09, 2016 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s).
    Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in Senate
    Jan 07, 2017 - to Transportation (S)
    Feb 08, 2017 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
    Feb 09, 2017 - 2nd reading, to Rules
    Feb 13, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 13, 2017; 3rd reading, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute; received in House
    Feb 15, 2017 - to Transportation (H)
    Mar 03, 2017 - posted in committee
    Mar 07, 2017 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
    Mar 08, 2017 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2017
    Mar 14, 2017 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0; received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor

    You will not need a Motorcycle endorsement to drive one, I do not know the impact on insurance yet. I hope it doe not cause mine to go up, I pay about $400 a year. Also if you are under 21, you will not need a helmet.




    (1) As used in this section, "autocycle" has the same meaning as in Section 1 of this Act.

    (2) (a) A person may operate an autocycle on a highway if the operator has a valid operator's license in his or her possession.

    (b) An operator of an autocycle shall not be required to obtain a motorcycle license or endorsement.

    (3) An autocycle operating on a highway shall be insured in compliance with KRS 9 304.39-110 by the owner or operator, and the proof of insurance shall be inside the vehicle at all times of operation on a highway.

    (4) An autocycle operating on a highway is considered to be a motorcycle as defined in Section 1 of this Act and shall be titled in accordance with KRS Chapter 186A and registered as a motorcycle in accordance with KRS 186.050(2).

    (5) A person operating an autocycle on a highway shall comply with the traffic regulations of KRS Chapter 189 and shall be subject to the provisions of KRS 16 Chapter 189A.

    (6) An operator of an autocycle shall be exempt from the protective headgear requirements of KRS 189.285.

    Effective 6/29/17:


    KRS 189.288

    189.288 Operation, insuring, titling, and registration of autocycles --
    Exemption from headgear requirements.


    (1) As used in this section, "autocycle" has the same meaning as in KRS 186.010.


    (2) (a) A person may operate an autocycle on a highway if the operator has a
    valid operator's license in his or her possession.


    (b) An operator of an autocycle shall not be required to obtain a motorcycle
    license or endorsement.


    (3) An autocycle operating on a highway shall be insured in compliance with KRS
    304.39-110 by the owner or operator, and the proof of insurance shall be inside
    the vehicle at all times of operation on a highway.


    (4) An autocycle operating on a highway is considered to be a motorcycle as
    defined in KRS 186.010 and shall be titled in accordance with KRS Chapter
    186A and registered as a motorcycle in accordance with KRS 186.050(2).


    (5) A person operating an autocycle on a highway shall comply with the traffic
    regulations of KRS Chapter 189 and shall be subject to the provisions of KRS
    Chapter 189A.


    (6) An operator of an autocycle shall be exempt from the protective headgear
    requirements of KRS 189.285.



    Effective: June 29, 2017

    History: Created 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec. 2, effective June 29, 2017.