To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Van Orden
In Committee
Summary
Aligns the federal safety-regulation definition of “motorcycle” with a clear statutory set of vehicle features. The bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to amend the definition in 49 CFR 571.3 so the regulatory text matches criteria about original manufacture, motive power, seating astride, up to three wheels, handlebar steering, handlebar and foot controls for acceleration and braking, and the ability to exceed 30 mph.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New federal motorcycle definition
This bill would require the Department of Transportation to update the federal motorcycle definition in the Code of Federal Regulations. The department would have 120 days after enactment to issue the rules. The new definition would require original manufacture and motive power, a seat you sit astride, steering by handlebars, handlebar and foot controls, no more than three wheels touching the ground, and capability over 30 mph. If enacted, this would change which vehicles federal safety and equipment rules treat as motorcycles and could affect manufacturers, sellers, and riders.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Van Orden
WI • R
Cosponsors
Obernolte
CA • R
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Fitzgerald
WI • R
Sponsored 6/26/2025
LaHood
IL • R
Sponsored 12/18/2025
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