May 14, 2025
Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Motorcycle definition
(a) In general
Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to amend the definition of the term motorcycle
in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to match the definition in this section.
(b) Motor cycle defined
In this section, the term motorcycle
means a motor vehicle, as was originally manufactured, with motive power, having a seat or saddle requiring the rider to sit astride, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, steering controlled by handlebars, acceleration and braking controlled by handlebar and foot controls and capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 mph.