Bill Sponsor
Colorado House Bill 1043
Session 2022A
Motorcycle And Autocycle Definitions
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 3, 2022
Sponsors
Republican
Andres Pico
Republican
Dennis Hisey
Democrat
Joann Ginal
First Action
Jan 12, 2022
Latest Action
Jun 3, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1043
State
Colorado
Session
2022A
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
Section 1 of the act removes autocycle from the definition of motorcycle. The definition of motorcycle is changed to add that a motorcycle has handlebars to steer and a seat the rider sits astride. The definition of autocycle is also changed to classify it as a motor vehicle and to clarify that an autocycle may use handlebars to steer. In removing autocycle from the definition of motorcycle, the act makes the following clarifications and changes: Section 2 clarifies that the driver of an autocycle need not have a motorcycle endorsement regardless of the autocycle's maximum speed and that all 3-wheel motorcycle drivers need a general or limited motorcycle endorsement; Colorado law requires all motorcycle drivers to wear eye protection unless the motorcycle has 3 wheels, has a maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per hour, has a windshield, and has seatbelts. Section 3 clarifies that this exception applies to drivers of autocycles, not motorcycles, fitting that description. Colorado law requires a motorcycle driver who is under 18 years of age to wear a helmet unless the motorcycle has 3 wheels, has a maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per hour, has a windshield, and has seatbelts. Section 4 clarifies that this exception applies to autocycles, not motorcycles, fitting that description. Colorado law imposes a fee of $4 to register motorcycles for motorcycle operator safety training. Redefining autocycles as not being motorcycles in section 1 means that autocycle owners will not pay the fee. Section 5 removes the authorization for 2 autocycles to drive abreast in one lane; and Section 8 clarifies that the department of revenue will continue to issue a motorcycle license plate for an autocycle. Section 33 appropriates $15,976 from the general fund for use by the division of motor vehicles to implement the act. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Actions (17)
06/03/2022
Office of the Governor
Governor Signed
06/01/2022
Office of the Governor
Sent to the Governor
06/01/2022
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
06/01/2022
House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
04/08/2022
House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
04/07/2022
House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
04/06/2022
House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
04/05/2022
Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/04/2022
Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
04/01/2022
Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
03/10/2022
Senate
Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations
02/25/2022
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
02/22/2022
House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
02/18/2022
House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
02/17/2022
House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/01/2022
House
House Committee on Transportation & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations
01/12/2022
House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Local Government
Sources
Record Created
Jan 13, 2022 12:05:26 PM
Record Updated
Aug 20, 2022 1:49:24 AM