ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SB 1258: class M driver licenses; applicability

PRIME SPONSOR: Senator Pratt, LD 8

BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW

                                TRANS: DP 7-0-0-0

Overview

Modifies the applicability of class M licensure.

History

A person is prohibited from driving a motor vehicle or vehicle combination on a highway without a valid driver license or endorsement, unless otherwise provided (A.R.S § 28-3151). Pursuant to A.R.S § 28-3101, a class M license is valid for operating the following: 1) a motorcycle; 2) motor driven cycle; or 3) moped. The Arizona Department of Transportation may also endorse a class M license classification on a valid Class A, B, C, D or G license. A class M license is not necessary for operating an autocycle.

Class D licensure is valid for operating a single motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less, including an autocycle.

Autocycle is defined as a three-wheeled motorcycle on which the driver and passengers ride in a fully or partially enclosed seating area that is equipped with a roll cage, safety belts for each occupant and antilock brakes and that is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals (A.R.S § 28-101).

Provisions

1. Excludes a motorcycle from class M licensure if it:

a. Has at least three wheels;

b. Has a three-point safety belt;

c. Has bucket and bench seats; and

d. Is fully enclosed or uses a roll cage frame. (Sec. 1)

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Fifty-fourth Legislature                               SB 1258

First Regular Session                    Version 2: Caucus & COW

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