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Take note of the bolded text...
82(R) HB 2470 - Engrossed version - Bill Text By: Phillips H.B. No. 2470 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the regulation of sport bikes and certain other motorcycles. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as Malorie's Law. SECTION 2. Section 521.084, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 521.084. CLASS M LICENSE. A Class M driver's license authorizes the holder of the license to operate a motorcycle, including a sport bike as defined by Section 541.201, or a moped. SECTION 3. Section 541.201, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (18-a) to read as follows: (18-a) "Sport bike" means a motorcycle: (A) that is optimized for speed, acceleration, braking, and maneuverability on paved roads; (B) that has a lightweight frame; (C) on which the operator leans forward over the gas tank during operation; and (D) that is not a touring, cruising, standard, or dual-sport motorcycle. SECTION 4. Subchapter I, Chapter 545, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 545.4161 to read as follows: Sec. 545.4161. OPERATION OF SPORT BIKE. (a) In addition to the requirements and prohibitions under Section 545.416, an operator may not carry another person on a sport bike unless the sport bike is designed to carry more than one person and: (1) the operator: (A) is at least 18 years of age; and (B) has had a Class M license for at least two years; or (2) the other person: (A) is at least 18 years of age and holds a Class M license; or (B) is a motorcycle operator training and safety course instructor certified under Chapter 662. (b) An operator of a sport bike shall ensure that a passenger on the sport bike complies with all department regulations relating to motorcycle safety. SECTION 5. The heading to Subchapter M, Chapter 547, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER M. ADDITIONAL OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTORCYCLES, [AND] MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES, AND SPORT BIKES SECTION 6. Subchapter M, Chapter 547, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 547.803 to read as follows: Sec. 547.803. SAFETY EQUIPMENT. If a motorcycle, including a sport bike, is designed to carry more than one person, the motorcycle must be equipped with foot pegs and handholds for use by a passenger on the motorcycle. SECTION 7. Section 661.001(1), Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle designed to propel itself with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and having a saddle for the use of the rider. The term includes a sport bike, as defined by Section 541.201. The term does not include a tractor or a three-wheeled vehicle equipped with a cab or occupant compartment, seat, and seat belt and designed to contain the operator in the cab or occupant compartment. SECTION 8. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011. Last edited by L8 Braker; 05-25-2011 at 09:11 PM.. |
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OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEESSSSSSSSS! What will we ever do?
(Welcome to last weeks argument)
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Derf nailed it
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dont ride a sportbike 2 up in texas and youre ok
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Nah... no merge. The bill is dead.
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ding dong the bill is dead? the wicked bill is dead?
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Yeah that was in the other thread.
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