Bill Text: DE HB98 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-08-17 - Signed by Governor [HB98 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2015-HB98-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Rep. Matthews & Sen. Peterson |
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Rep. Potter; Sen. Bushweller, McDowell |
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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HOUSE BILL NO. 98 |
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. |
Section 1.Amend §101, Title 21 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and additions as shown by underline as follows and redesignating accordingly:
§ 101 Words and phrases.
For the purposes of this title, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates:
(1) "Autocycle" means a three-wheel vehicle that has a steering wheel and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride it.
(32)(33) "Motorcycle"
includes every motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in
contact with the ground, except any such vehicle as may be included within the
definition of "autocycle" or "tractor" and excepting electric
personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD).
Section 2.Amend §2703(a), Title 21 of the Delaware Code by making additions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by strike through as follows:
§ 2703 License to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, etc.
(a) No
person shall operate a motorcycle, motorbike or other 2-wheeled or 3-wheeled
motor-driven vehicle, as defined in §101(32)( 33) of this title,
upon a highway of this State without having been properly licensed and having
passed, to the satisfaction of the Department, an examination testing the
person's ability to operate such vehicle safely. The Department shall place a
motorcycle endorsement on the driver license authorizing the operation of such
vehicle. A person who passes an examination administered by the Department on a
3-wheeled motorcycle motor vehicle shall have a restriction
placed on his or her driver license, in addition to the motorcycle endorsement,
limiting him or her to the operation of 3-wheeled motorcycles motor
vehicles. A temporary motorcycle instruction permit can be issued to a
person age 18 or older after passing a written motorcycle examination. This permit
expires in 6 months. If for any reason whatsoever the applicant fails to pass
the required road skills examination during the 6-month period granted by the
permit, the permit shall be void, and the fee paid therefor shall be forfeited
unless the applicant requests an extension thereof and pays the sum of $5.00.
Upon payment of said sum the Division shall immediately issue 1 extension only
of the permit for an additional 6 months. If the applicant fails to pass the
required examination within the additional 6-month period, the permit shall
become void. The following provisions shall apply to a person while operating a
motorcycle with a temporary instruction permit for the operation of a
motorcycle:
(1) No passengers shall be allowed on the motorcycle;
(2) Operating a motorcycle between sunset and sunrise is prohibited;
(3) A safety helmet and eye protection as approved by the Office of Highway Safety must be worn; and,
(4) Operation is not permitted on the federal interstate highway system.
SYNOPSIS
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This bill creates a definition of an autocycle.An autocycle may be driven by anyone possessing a Class D driver license.A helmet is not required for anyone in an autocycle. |
