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SENATE BILL NO. 50
BY SENATOR GARY SMITH
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1(1.1), 190(D), 401(2), and 408(C)(3), relative to autocycles;
3 to amend the definition of autocycle applicable to operators and passengers for a
4 helmet exemption; to amend the definition of autocycle applicable for an exemption
5 for certain driver's license endorsements for operators; and to provide for related
6 matters.
7 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
8 Section 1. R.S. 32:1(1.1), 190(D), 401(2), and 408(C)(3) are hereby amended and
9 reenacted to read as follows:
10 §1. Definitions
11 When used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases have the
12 meanings ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates a
13 different meaning:
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15 (1.1)(a) "Autocycle" means an enclosed motorcycle that is equipped with
16 safety belts, rollbar or roll cage, windshield wipers, steering wheel, and equipment
17 otherwise required on a motorcycle and that has no more than three wheels in contact
18 with the roadway at any one time a three-wheeled motorcycle on which the driver
19 and all passengers ride in either a completely enclosed seating area or in a side-
20 by-side seating area that is equipped with a rollbar or roll cage, safety belts for
21 all occupants, and is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals.
22 (b) For purposes of this Paragraph, "rollbar" or "roll cage" shall mean a
23 hardtop enclosure protecting occupants from the elements supports that will support
24 bear the vehicle's weight and is are so designed as to protect the occupants when the
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1 vehicle is resting on this enclosure the supports.
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3 §190. Safety helmets
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5 D. This Section does not apply to a person operating or riding in an autocycle
6 if the vehicle is equipped with a roof supports that meets meet or exceeds exceed
7 the standards for a safety helmet or a rollbar or roll cage. As used in this
8 Subsection, "rollbar" or "roll cage" shall mean a hardtop enclosure protecting
9 occupants from the elements supports that will support bear the vehicle's weight
10 and is are so designed as to protect the occupants when the vehicle is resting on this
11 enclosure the supports.
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13 §401. Definitions
14 The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the
15 meaning herein assigned unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
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17 (2)(a) "Autocycle" means a three-wheeled motorcycle on which the driver
18 and all passengers ride in either a completely enclosed seating area or in a side-by-
19 side seating area that is equipped with a rollbar or roll cage, safety belts for all
20 occupants, airbag protection, antilock brakes, and is designed to be controlled with
21 a steering wheel and pedals.
22 (b) For purposes of this Paragraph, "rollbar" or "roll cage" shall mean a
23 hardtop enclosure protecting occupants from the elements supports that will support
24 bear the vehicle's weight and is are so designed as to protect the occupants when the
25 vehicle is resting on this enclosure the supports.
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27 §408. Examination of applicants required; classes of licenses
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29 C.
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1 (3) The provisions of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection shall not apply to
2 autocycles as defined by R.S. 32:401(24) 32:401(2). As such, the operation of an
3 autocycle shall not require a special endorsement but shall only require require only
4 that the operator hold a valid driver's license.
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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