Autocycle Safety Act
Sponsored By: Representative Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Introduced
Summary
Establishes federal safety standards for autocycles. The bill would define an "autocycle" as a three-wheeled, front-wheel drive vehicle with a fully enclosed occupant compartment and a steering wheel, and would require interim and then final safety rules to govern them.
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New federal rules for autocycles
If enacted, the bill would define an "autocycle" as a three-wheeled vehicle with three wheels in contact with the ground, front-wheel drive, a fully enclosed passenger compartment, and a steering wheel. It would make autocycles subject to federal motor vehicle safety standards as set by the Secretary of Transportation. From enactment until final rules take effect, autocycles would have to meet interim safety rules including passenger-car FMVSS (101; 108 except center high-mounted stop lamp; 135; 207; 208; 209), motorcycle tire rules (FMVSS 119 and 120), and certain other FMVSS at the maker's option (106; 111 except inside mirrors; 116; 205). They would also need to meet FMVSS 201 upper interior impact targets as feasible and be equipped with a steering-wheel air bag, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control. The Secretary would have to issue final rules, test procedures, and interpretations within 3 years and give manufacturers time to comply, and the bill would make autocycle standards count for vehicle certification.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
MI • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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