HB454 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip PettusRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Motor driven cycles, weight limitation, definition revised to remove, Sec. 32-1-1.1 am'd.

Summary

HB454 would remove the 200-pound weight cap from the definition of motor-driven cycle, broadening which vehicles fall under motor vehicle laws.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 32-1-1.1 to revise the definition of motor-driven cycles by eliminating the weight limit. The definition would still apply to motorcycles and motor scooters with up to 5 brake horsepower and up to 150 cubic centimeters of engine displacement, and would continue to include bicycles with a motor attached. This change could affect how these vehicles are regulated, registered, and enforced under motor vehicle laws.

Who It Affects

• Owners and operators of motor-driven cycles that are heavier than the former 200-pound limit but still within the horsepower and displacement caps, who would now be considered motor-driven cycles under the law.
• Law enforcement, the Department of Public Safety, and vehicle dealers, who may need to apply motor-vehicle rules to a broader set of vehicles.
• Anyone operating or purchasing a motor-driven cycle or motorized bicycle, who may see changes in regulatory coverage or requirements.

Key Provisions

• Removes the weight-based restriction (200 pounds fully equipped) from the motor-driven cycle definition.
• Keeps the horsepower and engine displacement limits (up to 5 brake horsepower and up to 150 cc).
• Continues to include bicycles with motors within the motor-driven cycle definition.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles