AUTOCYCLES: ALLOW HANDLEBARS

House Bill 4525 (H-4) as passed by the House

Sponsor:  Rep. Triston Cole

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Complete to 12-19-18                                                            (Enacted as Public Act 564 of 2018)

SUMMARY:

House Bill 4525 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to revise the definition of autocycle to allow an autocycle to have handlebars.

The bill would take effect 90 days after being enacted.

MCL 257.25a

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would not have a material fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.

POSITIONS:

A representative of Arcimoto testified in support of the bill. (12-11-18)

A representative of ABATE testified in opposition to the bill. (12-11-18; and indicated opposition 12-18-18)

The Insurance Alliance of Michigan indicated opposition to the bill. (12-11-18)

                                                                                         Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                 Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.