Bill Text: IN SB0031 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Motorcycle handlebar height.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-25 - Effective 07/01/2010 [SB0031 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2010-SB0031-Enrolled.html


Second Regular Session 116th General Assembly (2010)


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    SENATE ENROLLED ACT No. 31



     AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SOURCE: IC 9-19-7-2; (10)SE0031.1.1. -->
    SECTION 1. IC 9-19-7-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a motorcycle operated on the streets or highways by a resident of Indiana must meet the following requirements:
        (1) Be equipped with handlebars that rise not more than fifteen (15) inches above the level of higher than the shoulders of the driver when the driver is seated in the driver's seat or saddle. when occupied.
        (2) Be equipped with brakes in good working order on both front and rear wheels.
        (3) Be equipped with footrests or pegs for both operator and passenger.
        (4) Be equipped with lamps and reflectors meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation.
    (b) A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not required to be equipped with lamps and other illuminating devices under subsection (a) if the motorcycle is not operated at the times when lighted head lamps and other illuminating devices are required under IC 9-21-7-2.


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