Texas Transportation Code

§ 661.0015 — PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR FOR AUTOCYCLE

TN § 661.0015Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part G. MOTORCYCLES AND ELECTRIC BICYCLES · Ch. 661. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR FOR MOTORCYCLE OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS

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(a)In this section, "autocycle" means a motor vehicle, other than a tractor, that is:

(1)designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground;

(2)equipped with seat belts and a steering mechanism;

(3)equipped with seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride the seat; and

(4)manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements for a motorcycle.

(b)For purposes of this chapter, an autocycle is considered to be a motorcycle, except that this chapter does not apply to an autocycle that has a partially or fully enclosed cab. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 67 (S.B. 449), Sec. 7, eff. May 22, 2015. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1115), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.