Autocycle Safety Act

This bill adds a federal definition of "autocycle": a three-wheeled motorcycle with front-wheel drive, a fully enclosed passenger compartment, and a steering wheel. Until new rules take effect, an autocycle would meet federal safety requirements if it complies with a set of listed passenger car and motorcycle safety standards. It would also need a steering wheel air bag, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control. The Secretary of Transportation would have to issue final safety rules for autocycles within 3 years, using motorcycle standards where they fit and passenger car standards for other aspects, and give manufacturers lead time to comply.

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Sponsors

• John R. Moolenaar Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors