Second Regular Session
Seventy-third General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
REVISED
This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted
on Second Reading in the Second House
LLS NO. 22-0534.01 Jery Payne x2157
HOUSE BILL 22-1043
House Committees Senate Committees
Transportation & Local Government Transportation & Energy
Appropriations Appropriations
A BILL FOR AN ACT
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ONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLES TH AT OPERATE ON THE ROADWAY101
WITH FEWER THAN FOUR WHEELS IN CONTACT WITH THE102
ROADWAY, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN103
APPROPRIATION.104
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
http://leg.colorado.gov
.)
Current law defines an autocycle as a motorcycle. Section 1 of the
bill removes autocycle from the definition of motorcycle. The definition
of motorcycle is changed to add that a motorcycle needs to have
SENATE
Amended 2nd Reading
April 4, 2022
HOUSE
3rd Reading Unamended
February 22, 2022
HOUSE
Amended 2nd Reading
February 18, 2022
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Pico, Gray, Titone, Valdez D.
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Hisey and Ginal,
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
Dashes through the words indicate deletions from existing statute. handlebars to steer and has a seat the rider sits astride. The definition of
autocycle is also changed to clarify that an autocycle doesn't use
handlebars directly connected to the front tire or tires to steer. In
removing autocycle from the definition of motorcycle, the bill makes the
following clarifications and changes:
! Section 2 clarifies that the driver of an autocycle need not
have a motorcycle endorsement regardless of the
autocycle's maximum speed and that all 3-wheel
motorcycle drivers need a general or limited motorcycle
endorsement;
! Current law requires all motorcycle drivers to wear eye
protection unless the motorcycle has 3 wheels, has a
maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per hour, has a
windshield, and has seatbelts. Section 3 clarifies that this
exception applies to drivers of autocycles, not motorcycles,
fitting that description.
! Current law requires a motorcycle driver who is under 18
years of age to wear a helmet unless the motorcycle has 3
wheels, has a maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per
hour, has a windshield, and has seatbelts. Section 4
clarifies that this exception applies to autocycles, not
motorcycles, fitting that description.
! Current law imposes a fee of $4 to register motorcycles for
motorcycle operator safety training. Redefining autocycles
as not being motorcycles means that autocycle owners will
not pay the fee.
! Section 5 removes the authorization for 2 autocycles to
drive abreast in one lane.
Sections 6 through 31 make conforming amendments.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-1-102, amend2
(7.5), (55), and (58)
as follows:3
42-1-102. Definitions. As used in articles 1 to 4 of this title 42,4
unless the context otherwise requires:5
(7.5) (a) "Autocycle" means a three-wheeled motorcycle that does6
not use handlebars or any other device that is directly connected to a7
single front wheel to steer and MOTOR VEHICLE in which the driver and8
1043-2- each passenger ride in a fully or partly enclosed seating area that is1
equipped with safety belts for all occupants that constitute a safety belt2
system, as defined in section 42-4-237 (1)(b). For purposes of3
(b) A
S USED IN this subsection (7.5), "partly enclosed seating area"4
means a seating area that is entirely or partly surrounded on the sides by5
the frame or body of a vehicle but is not fully enclosed.6
(55) (a) "Motorcycle" means an autocycle or
a motor vehicle that: 7
(I) Uses handlebars or any other device connected to the front8
wheel
OR WHEELS to steer;9
(II) H
AS A SEAT THE RIDER SITS ASTRIDE; and10
(III) that
Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in11
contact with the ground. 12
(b) except that the term "MOTORCYCLE" does not include a farm13
tractor, low-speed electric vehicle, or low-power scooter.14
(58) "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle that is15
designed primarily for travel on the public highways and that is generally16
and commonly used to transport persons and property over the public17
highways, or a low-speed electric vehicle, OR AN AUTOCYCLE; except that18
the term does not include electrical assisted bicycles, electric scooters,19
low-power scooters, wheelchairs, or vehicles moved solely by human20
power. For the purposes of the offenses described in sections 42-2-128,21
42-4-1301, 42-4-1301.1, and 42-4-1401 for farm tractors and off-highway22
vehicles, as defined in section 33-14.5-101 (3), operated on streets and23
highways, "motor vehicle" includes a farm tractor or an off-highway24
vehicle that is not otherwise classified as a motor vehicle. For the25
purposes of sections 42-2-127, 42-2-127.7, 42-2-128, 42-2-138, 42-2-206,26
42-4-1301, and 42-4-1301.1, "motor vehicle" includes a low-power27
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SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-2-103, amend2
(1)(b), (1)(d), and (1)(e); and repeal (2.5) as follows: 3
42-2-103. Motorcycles - autocycles - low-power scooters -4
driver's license required. (1) (b) The department shall require an5
applicant for a general motorcycle endorsement to demonstrate the6
applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable care and control in7
the operation of a motorcycle. that is not an autocycle. The department8
shall also require an applicant for a limited three-wheel motorcycle9
endorsement to demonstrate the applicant's ability to exercise ordinary10
and reasonable care and control in the operation of a three-wheel11
motorcycle. that is not an autocycle.12
(d) Except as provided in subsection (1)(e) of this section, a13
person with only a limited three-wheel motorcycle endorsement may14
drive a three-wheel motorcycle that is not an autocycle but shall not drive15
a two-wheel motorcycle on a roadway.16
(e) A
DRIVER OF AN AUTOCYCLE SHALL POSSESS A VALID DRIVER 'S17
LICENSE OR MINOR DRIVER'S LICENSE. The driver of a motorcycle
AN18
AUTOCYCLE need not obtain a two- or three-wheel motorcycle19
endorsement. if the motorcycle is an autocycle or if the motorcycle has: 20
(I) Three wheels;21
(II) A maximum design speed of twenty-five miles per hour or22
less;23
(III) A windshield; and24
(IV) Seat belts.25
(2.5) An operator of an autocycle shall possess a valid driver's26
license or minor driver's license.27
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-4- SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-232, amend1
(1)(a) and (1)(b) introductory portion as follows:2
42-4-232. Minimum safety standards for motorcycles,3
autocycles, and low-power scooters. (1) (a) Except as provided in4
paragraph (b) of this subsection (1) SUBSECTION (1)(b) OF THIS SECTION,5
a person shall not drive a motorcycle,
AUTOCYCLE, or low-power scooter6
on a public highway unless the person and any passenger thereon
IN OR7
ON THE MOTORCYCLE, AUTOCYCLE, OR LOW-POWER SCOOTER is wearing8
goggles or eyeglasses with lenses made of safety glass or plastic; except9
that this subsection (1) does not apply to a person wearing a helmet10
containing eye protection made of safety glass or plastic.11
(b) A person driving or riding a motorcycle AN AUTOCYCLE need12
not wear eye protection if the motorcycle AUTOCYCLE has:13
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-1502, amend14
(1), (4), (4.5)(a) introductory portion, (4.5)(a)(III), and (4.5)(c)15
introductory portion as follows:16
42-4-1502. Motorcycles and autocycles - protective helmet.17
(1) A person operating DRIVING a motorcycle OR AUTOCYCLE shall ride18
only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such19
operator TO THE MOTORCYCLE OR AUTOCYCLE . THE DRIVER OF A20
MOTORCYCLE OR AN AUTOCYCLE shall not carry any other person, nor21
shall any other AND ANOTHER person SHALL NOT ride on a motorcycle OR22
AUTOCYCLE, unless such motorcycle THE MOTORCYCLE OR AUTOCYCLE23
is designed to carry more than one person. In which event IF A24
MOTORCYCLE OR AUTOCYCLE IS DESIGNED TO CARRY MORE THAN ONE25
PERSON, a passenger may ride upon the permanent seat if THE PERMANENT26
SEAT IS designed for two persons or upon another seat firmly attached to27
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(4) No operator A DRIVER shall NOT carry any person, nor shall2
any AND ANOTHER person SHALL NOT ride, in a position that will interfere3
with the operation or control of the motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE or the4
view of the operator.5
(4.5) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection
6
(4.5) SUBSECTION (4.5)(c) OF THIS SECTION, a person shall not drive or7
ride as a passenger on a motorcycle,
AUTOCYCLE, or low-power scooter8
on a roadway unless:9
(III) The protective helmet is secured properly on the person's head10
with a chin strap while the motorcycle,
AUTOCYCLE, OR LOW-POWER11
SCOOTER is in motion.12
(c) A person driving or riding a motorcycle
AN AUTOCYCLE need13
not wear a helmet if the motorcycle AUTOCYCLE has:14
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-1503, amend15
(2) and (3) as follows:16
42-4-1503. Operating motorcycles and autocycles on roadways17
laned for traffic. (2) The operator of a motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE shall18
not overtake or pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being19
overtaken.20
(3) No
A person shall NOT operate a motorcycle OR AUTOCYCLE21
between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or
ROWS of vehicles.22
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 10-4-635, amend (4)23
introductory portion and (4)(a) as follows:24
10-4-635. Medical payments coverage - exceptions -25
definitions. (4) This section shall
DOES not apply to:26
(a) A person obtaining an automobile liability or motor vehicle27
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-6- policy insuring against loss resulting from the ownership, maintenance,1
or use of a motorcycle,
AUTOCYCLE, low-power scooter, or toy vehicle,2
as defined in section 42-1-102; C.R.S.,
a snowmobile, as defined in3
section 33-14-101; C.R.S., or any vehicle designed primarily for use off4
the road or on rails;5
SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-116, amend6
(6)(b)(II) as follows:7
42-3-116. Manufacturers or dealers - fees - rules - definition8
- penalty. (6) (b) (II) The
DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH AND9
ANNUALLY ADJUST THE annual fee for full-use dealer plates shall be
10
established and adjusted annually by the department based on the average11
of specific ownership taxes and registration fees paid for passenger12
vehicles and light-duty trucks that are seven model years old or newer and13
that were registered during the one-year period preceding January 1 of14
each year. Such THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PRORATE THE annual fee shall15
be prorated on a monthly basis. The DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH AND16
ANNUALLY ADJUST THE annual fee for full-use dealer plates for17
motorcycles shall be established and adjusted annually by the department18
AND AUTOCYCLES based on the average of specific ownership taxes and19
registration fees paid for motorcycles
AND AUTOCYCLES that are seven20
model years old or newer and that were registered during the one-year21
period preceding January 1 of each year. Such
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL22
PRORATE THE annual fee for motorcycles shall be prorated AND23
AUTOCYCLES on a monthly basis.24
SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-201, amend25
(1)(a)(I)(D) and (1)(a)(I)(E); and add (1)(a)(I)(G) and (1)(a)(IV) as26
follows:27
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- tabs - rules. (1) (a) (I) The department shall issue to every owner2
whose vehicle is registered two number plates; except that the department3
shall issue one number plate for the following:4
(D) A vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle; or5
(E) An item of special mobile machinery;
OR6
(G) A
N AUTOCYCLE.7
(IV) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE AN AUTOCYCLE A8
MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATE .9
SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-202, amend10
(1)(a) as follows:11
42-3-202. Number plates furnished to be attached - penalty.12
(1) (a) (I) E
XCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (1)(a)(II) OF THIS13
SECTION, the owner shall attach the number plates assigned to a14
self-propelled vehicle other than a motorcycle or street rod vehicle,
to the15
vehicle with one in the front and the other in the rear. 16
(II) The owner shall attach the number plate assigned to
ANY OF17
THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE :18
(A) A motorcycle;19
(B) A
N AUTOCYCLE;20
(C) A street rod vehicle;21
(D) A trailer, semitrailer,
OR other vehicle drawn by a motor22
vehicle; or 23
(E) Special mobile machinery. to the rear of the vehicle.
24
(III) The owner shall display number plates during the current25
registration year, except as otherwise provided in this article 3.26
SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-304, amend27
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42-3-304. Registration fees - passenger-mile taxes - clean2
screen fund - pilot program - report - rules - definitions. (5) In lieu of3
registering each vehicle separately, a dealer in motorcycles
OR4
AUTOCYCLES shall pay to the department an annual registration fee of5
twenty-five dollars for the first license plate issued pursuant to section6
42-3-116 (1), a fee of seven dollars and fifty cents for each additional7
license plate so
issued up to and including five such plates, and a fee of8
ten dollars for each license plate so issued in excess of five.9
(6) In lieu of registering each vehicle separately:10
(a) A dealer in motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers, except11
dealers in motorcycles
OR AUTOCYCLES, shall pay to the department an12
annual fee of thirty dollars for the first license plate issued pursuant to13
section 42-3-116 (1), and a fee of seven dollars and fifty cents for each14
additional license plate so
issued up to and including five, and a fee of ten15
dollars for each license plate so issued in excess of five; and16
SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-306, amend17
(2) introductory portion and (2)(a) as follows:18
42-3-306. Registration fees - passenger and passenger-mile19
taxes - fee schedule. (2) Fees for the annual registration of20
passenger-carrying motor vehicles shall be ARE as follows:21
(a) Motorcycles
AND AUTOCYCLES, three dollars;22
SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-310, amend23
(4) as follows:24
42-3-310. Additional registration fees - apportionment of fees.25
(4) Two dollars and fifty cents of each annual vehicle registration fee26
imposed by sections 42-3-304 to 42-3-306, exclusive of the annual27
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special mobile machinery, and trailers having an empty weight of two2
thousand pounds or less and exclusive of a registration fee paid for a3
fractional part of a year, shall not be transmitted to the department but4
shall be paid over by the authorized agent, as collected, to the county5
treasurer, who shall credit the same to an account entitled "apportioned6
vehicle registration fees". On the tenth day of each month, the county7
treasurer shall apportion the balance in the account existing on the last8
day of the immediately preceding month between the county and the cities9
and incorporated towns located within the boundaries of the county on the10
basis of the record of rural and urban registrations that indicates the place11
of residence of each vehicle owner.12
SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-205, amend13
(1) and (2) as follows:14
42-4-205. Head lamps on motor vehicles - penalty. (1) Every15
motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE, shall be equipped16
with at least two head lamps, with at least one on each side of the front of17
the motor vehicle. which
THE head lamps shall comply with the18
requirements and limitations set forth in sections 42-4-202 and 42-4-20419
to 42-4-231 and part 3 of this article ARTICLE 4 where applicable.20
(2) Every motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE shall be equipped with at21
least one and not more than two head lamps that shall
comply with the22
requirements and limitations of sections 42-4-202 and 42-4-204 to23
42-4-231 and part 3 of this article ARTICLE 4 where applicable.24
SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-206, amend25
(5) as follows:26
42-4-206. Tail lamps and reflectors - penalty. (5) Every new27
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after January 1, 1958, upon a highway shall carry on the rear, whether as2
a part of the tail lamps or separately, two red reflectors; except that every3
motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE shall carry at least one reflector meeting the4
requirements of this section, and vehicles of the type mentioned in section5
42-4-207 shall be equipped with reflectors as required in those sections
6
applicable thereto THIS PART 2.7
SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-208, amend8
(2) and (3) as follows:9
42-4-208. Stop lamps and turn signals - penalty. (2) No A10
person shall
NOT sell or offer for sale or operate on the highways any11
motor vehicle registered in this state and manufactured or assembled after12
January 1, 1958, unless it is equipped with at least two stop lamps13
meeting the requirements of section 42-4-215 (1); except that a14
motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE manufactured or assembled after said date
15
shall JANUARY 1, 1958, MUST be equipped with at least one stop lamp16
meeting the requirements of section 42-4-215 (1).17
(3) No A person shall NOT sell or offer for sale or operate on the18
highways any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer registered in this state19
and manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1958, and no A person20
shall
NOT operate any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer on the21
highways when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post22
to the left outside limit of the body, cab, or load of such
THE motor23
vehicle exceeds twenty-four inches, unless it is equipped with electrical24
turn signals meeting the requirements of section 42-4-215 (2). This25
subsection (3) shall DOES not apply to any motorcycle, AUTOCYCLE, or26
low-power scooter.27
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-11- SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-216, amend1
(1) introductory portion and (2) as follows:2
42-4-216. Multiple-beam road lights - penalty. (1) Except as3
provided in this article ARTICLE 4, the head lamps or the auxiliary driving4
lamp or the auxiliary passing lamp or combination thereof OF LAMPS on5
motor vehicles, other than motorcycles,
AUTOCYCLES, or low-power6
scooters, shall be so
arranged SO that the driver may select at will between7
distributions of light projected to different elevations, and such THE lamps8
may, in addition, be so arranged SO that such THE selection can be made9
automatically, subject to the following limitations:10
(2) A new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle,
AUTOCYCLE, or11
low-power scooter, that has multiple-beam road-lighting equipment shall12
be equipped with a beam indicator, which shall be lighted whenever the13
uppermost distribution of light from the head lamps is in use and shall not14
otherwise be lighted. Said
THE indicator shall be so designed and located15
SO that when lighted it will be readily visible without glare to the driver16
of the vehicle so equipped.17
SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-223, amend18
(1)(a) and (1)(b) as follows:19
42-4-223. Brakes - penalty. (1) Brake equipment required:20
(a) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE,21
when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with brakes adequate22
to control the movement of and to stop and hold such
THE vehicle,23
including two separate means of applying the brakes, each of which24
means shall be effective to apply the brakes to at least two wheels. If25
these two separate means of applying the brakes are connected in any26
way, they shall be so constructed SO that failure of any one part of the27
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brakes on at least two wheels.2
(b) Every motorcycle,
AUTOCYCLE, and low-power scooter, when3
operated upon a highway, shall be equipped with at least one brake,4
which may be operated by hand or foot.5
SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-236, amend6
(1)(a.8) as follows:7
42-4-236. Child restraint systems required - definitions -8
exemptions. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise9
requires:10
(a.8) "Motor vehicle" means a passenger car; a pickup truck; or a11
van, minivan, or sport utility vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of12
less than ten thousand pounds. "Motor vehicle" does not include13
motorcycles, that are not autocycles,
low-power scooters, motorscooters,14
motorbicycles, motorized bicycles, and farm tractors and implements of15
husbandry designed primarily or exclusively for use in agricultural16
operations.17
SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-237, amend18
(1)(b) as follows:19
42-4-237. Safety belt systems - mandatory use - exemptions -20
penalty - definitions. (1) As used in this section:21
(b) "Safety belt system" means a system utilizing a lap belt, a22
shoulder belt, or any other belt or combination of belts installed in a23
motor vehicle or an autocycle to restrain drivers and passengers, which24
system conforms to federal motor vehicle safety standards.25
SECTION 20. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 42-4-503 as26
follows:27
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Except with regard to the operation of a motorcycle,
AUTOCYCLE, bicycle,2
electrical assisted bicycle, or electric scooter, a person shall not operate3
a passenger-type vehicle on any highway with any load carried on the4
vehicle extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of the5
vehicle nor extending more than six inches beyond the line of the fenders6
on the right side of the vehicle. A person who violates this section7
commits a class B traffic infraction.8
SECTION 21. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-612, amend9
(1)(a) as follows:10
42-4-612. When signals are inoperative or malfunctioning -11
penalty. (1) (a) When a driver approaches an intersection and faces a12
traffic control signal that is inoperative, that remains on steady red or13
steady yellow during several time cycles, or that does not recognize a14
motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE that is operated by the driver, the provisions15
controlling entrance to a through street or highway from a stop sign or16
highway, as provided under section 42-4-703, apply until a police officer17
assumes control of traffic or until the traffic control signal resumes18
normal operation.19
SECTION 22. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-1012, amend20
(2) as follows:21
42-4-1012. High occupancy vehicle (HOV) and high occupancy22
toll (HOT) lanes - penalty. (2) A motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE may be23
operated upon high occupancy vehicle lanes pursuant to section 163 of24
Public Law 97-424
THE "HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1982", PUB.L.25
97-424,
AS AMENDED, or upon high occupancy toll lanes, unless26
prohibited by official traffic control devices.27
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(8) as follows:2
42-4-1204. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in3
specified places - penalty. (8) A political subdivision may SHALL not4
adopt or enforce an ordinance or regulation that prohibits the parking of5
more than one motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE within a space served by a6
single parking meter.7
SECTION 24. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-1402.5,8
amend (1)(f)(XV) and (1)(f)(XVI); and add (1)(f)(XVII) as follows:9
42-4-1402.5. Vulnerable road user - prohibition - violations10
and penalties - definition. (1) Definition. As used in this section, unless11
the context otherwise requires, "vulnerable road user" means:12
(f) A person lawfully using any of the following on a public13
right-of-way, crosswalk, or shoulder of the roadway:14
(XV) A baby stroller; or
15
(XVI) A nonmotorized pull wagon;
OR16
(XVII) A
N AUTOCYCLE.17
SECTION 25. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 42-4-150118
as follows:19
42-4-1501. Traffic laws apply to persons operating20
motorcycles and autocycles - special permits. (1) Every person21
operating a motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE shall be granted all of the rights22
and shall be
IS subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any23
other vehicle under this article ARTICLE 4, except as to special regulations24
in this article ARTICLE 4 and except as to those provisions of this article25
which ARTICLE 4 THAT by their nature can have no application ARE NOT26
APPLICABLE.27
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upon a showing that safety will be reasonably maintained, the department2
of transportation may grant a special permit exempting the operation of3
a motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE from any requirement of this part 15. 4
SECTION 26. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 42-4-15045
as follows:6
42-4-1504. Clinging to other vehicles - penalty. No
A person7
riding upon a motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE shall NOT attach himself,8
herself, or the motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE to any other vehicle on a9
roadway. Any person who violates any provision of
this section commits10
a class A traffic infraction.11
SECTION 27. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-1701, amend12
(4)(e)(III) as follows:13
42-4-1701. Traffic offenses and infractions classified -14
penalties - penalty and surcharge schedule - repeal. (4) (e) (III) An15
additional twenty dollars is assessed for a violation of a traffic regulation16
pursuant to subsection (4)(a)(I)(C) of this section for a violation of17
section 42-4-109 (13)(b), in addition to the penalties stated in subsection18
(4)(a)(I)(C) of this section. An additional twenty dollars must be assessed19
for a motorcycle
OR AUTOCYCLE violation pursuant to subsection20
(4)(a)(I)(O) of this section for a violation of section 42-4-1502 (4.5), in21
addition to the penalties stated in subsection (4)(a)(I)(O) of this section.22
Money collected pursuant to this subsection (4)(e)(III) must be23
transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall deposit the money in the24
Colorado brain injury trust fund created pursuant to section 26-1-309, to25
be used for the purposes set forth in part 3 of article 1 of title 26.26
SECTION 28. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-6-102, amend
27
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42-6-102. Definitions. As used in this part 1, unless the context2
otherwise requires:3
(10) "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle that is4
designed primarily for travel on the public highways and is generally and5
commonly used to transport persons and property over the public6
highways, including
AUTOCYCLES, trailers, semitrailers, and trailer
7
coaches, without motive power. "Motor vehicle" does not include the8
following:9
SECTION 29. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-9-102, amend10
the introductory portion and (2) as follows:11
42-9-102. Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 9, unless12
the context otherwise requires:13
(2) (a) "Motor vehicle" means every self-propelled vehicle14
intended primarily for use and operation on the public highways.15
(b) The term does not include:16
(I) Trucks and truck tractors having a gross vehicle weight of17
more than eight thousand five hundred pounds; nor does it include18
(II) Farm tractors and other machines and tools used in the19
production, harvesting, and care of farm products; nor does it include OR20
(III) Motorcycles
OR AUTOCYCLES.21
SECTION 30.
In Colorado Revised Statutes, 43-4-804, amend22
(1)(a)(I)(A) as follows:23
43-4-804. Highway safety projects - surcharges and fees -24
crediting of money to highway users tax fund - definition. (1) On and25
after July 1, 2009, the following surcharges, fees, and fines shall be26
collected and credited to the highway users tax fund created in section27
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municipalities as specified in section 43-4-205 (6.3):2
(a) (I) A road safety surcharge, which, except as otherwise3
provided in subsections (1)(a)(III) and (1)(a)(VI) of this section, is4
imposed for any registration period that commences on or after July 1,5
2009, upon the registration of any vehicle for which a registration fee6
must be paid pursuant to part 3 of article 3 of title 42 and is also imposed7
upon any item of special mobile machinery that is covered by a8
registration exempt certificate issued by the department of revenue in9
accordance with section 42-3-107 (16)(g). Except as otherwise provided10
in subsections (1)(a)(IV), (1)(a)(V), and (1)(a)(VIII) of this section, the11
amount of the surcharge is:12
(A) Sixteen dollars for a motorcycle, as defined in section13
42-1-102 (55);
AN AUTOCYCLE, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 42-1-102 (7.5); or14
any vehicle that weighs two thousand pounds or less;15
SECTION 31.
In Colorado Revised Statutes, 44-20-108, amend16
(1)(b) as follows:17
44-20-108. Classes of licenses. (1) The following classes of18
licenses are issued under this part 1:19
(b) Used motor vehicle dealer's license, shall permit WHICH20
PERMITS the licensee to engage in the business of selling, exchanging,21
leasing, or offering used motor vehicles only. The license shall also22
permit PERMITS a licensee to negotiate for a consumer the sale, exchange,23
or lease of used and new motor vehicles not owned by the licensee,24
except those vehicles defined in section 42-1-102 (55) (7.5) AND (55) as25
AUTOCYCLES OR motorcycles and section 33-14.5-101 (3) as off-highway26
vehicles; however, prior to completion of the sale, exchange, or lease of27
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writing to the consumer whether the licensee will receive any2
compensation from the consumer and whether the licensee will receive3
any compensation from the owner of the motor vehicle as a result of the4
transaction. If the licensee receives compensation from the owner of the5
motor vehicle as a result of the transaction, the licensee shall include in6
the written disclosure the name of the owner from whom the licensee will7
receive compensation. This form of license shall permit PERMITS not more8
than two persons named therein IN THE LICENSE, who shall be owners or9
part owners of the business of the licensee, to act as motor vehicle10
salespersons.11
SECTION 32. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 44-20-124, amend12
(1)(x)(II) as follows:13
44-20-124. Unlawful acts. (1) It is unlawful and a violation of14
this part 1 for any manufacturer, distributor, or manufacturer15
representative:16
(x) To require, coerce, or attempt to coerce a motor vehicle dealer17
to substantially alter a facility or premises if:18
(II) (A) E
XCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (1)(x)(II)(B) OF THIS19
SECTION, the motor vehicle dealer: Sells only motorcycles, AUTOCYCLES,20
MOTORCYCLES AND AUTOCYCLES , or motorcycles, AUTOCYCLES, and21
powersports vehicles; the facility or premises has been altered within the22
last ten years at a cost of more than twenty-five thousand dollars; and the23
alteration was required and approved by the manufacturer, distributor, or24
manufacturer representative. except that
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(B) This subsection (1)(x) SUBSECTION (1)(x)(II) does not apply26
to improvements made to comply with health or safety laws; to27
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necessary to sell or service a line-make; to technological improvements2
related to electric, automated, compressed natural gas, and fuel-cell3
motorcycles and powersports vehicles; or to improvements made to install4
or upgrade electric vehicle charging equipment.5
SECTION 33. Appropriation. For the 2022-23 state fiscal year,6
$15,976 is appropriated to the department of revenue for use by the7
division of motor vehicles. This appropriation is from the general fund.8
To implement this act, the department may use this appropriation for9
DRIVES maintenance and support.10
SECTION 34. Act subject to petition - effective date -11
applicability. (1) This act takes effect January 1, 2023; except that, if a12
referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the13
state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act14
within the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general15
assembly, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless16
approved by the people at the general election to be held in November17
2022 and, in such case, will take effect January 1, 2023, or on the date of18
the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor, whichever is19
later.20
(2) This act applies to offenses committed on or after the21
applicable effective date of this act.22
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