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ACT No. 203
2021 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 354
BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHAMERHORN
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1(2)(a), 401(2)(a), and 408(C)(3), relative to autocycles; to
3 modify the definition of "autocycle" relative to motor vehicles and traffic regulation;
4 to modify the definition of "autocycle" applicable to an exemption for certain driver's
5 license endorsements for operators; and to provide for related matters.
6 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
7 Section 1. R.S. 32:1(2)(a), 401(2)(a), and 408(C)(3) are hereby amended and
8 reeanacted to read as follows:
9 §1. Definitions
10 When used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases have the
11 meanings ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates a
12 different meaning:
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14 (2)(a) "Autocycle" means a three-wheeled motorcycle on which the driver
15 and all passengers ride in either a partially or completely enclosed seating area or in
16 a side-by-side seating area that is equipped with a rollbar or roll cage, safety belts for
17 all occupants, and is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel mechanism and
18 pedals.
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20 §401. Definitions
21 The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the
22 meaning assigned to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates
23 otherwise:
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1 (2)(a) "Autocycle" means a three-wheeled motorcycle on which the driver
2 and all passengers ride in either a partially or completely enclosed seating area or in
3 a side-by-side seating area that is equipped with a rollbar or roll cage, safety belts for
4 all occupants, and is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel mechanism and
5 pedals.
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7 §408. Examination of applicants required; classes of licenses
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9 C.
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11 (3) The provisions of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection shall not apply to
12 autocycles as defined by R.S. 32:401(2). As such, the operation of an autocycle shall
13 not require a special endorsement but shall require only that the operator hold a valid
14 driver's license.
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SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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