I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2381 
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prescribe safety standards for 
autocycles and related equipment, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 4, 2017 
Mr. MOOLENAAR (for himself, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. BISHOP of Michigan, and Mr. 
HUIZENGA) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prescribe safety 
standards for autocycles and related equipment, and for 
other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Autocycle Safety Act’’. 
SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS. 
(a) DEFINED TERM.—Section 30102(a) of title 49, 
United States Code, is amended— 
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(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through 
(13) as paragraphs (2) through (14), respectively; 
and 
(2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redes-
ignated, the following: 
‘‘(1) ‘autocycle’ means a motorcycle with 3 
wheels in contact with the ground, front-wheel drive, 
a fully enclosed occupant compartment, and a steer-
ing wheel, which is subject to applicable Federal 
motor vehicle safety standards, as determined nec-
essary by the Secretary of Transportation through 
regulation.’’. 
(b) APPLICABILITY
OF MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY 
STANDARDS TO AUTOCYCLES.—Chapter 301 of title 49, 
United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in the table of sections, by inserting after 
the item relating to section 30114 the following: 
‘‘30114A. Autocycles.’’; 
and 
(2) by inserting after section 30114 the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘§ 30114A. Autocycles 
‘‘(a) 
INTERIM
SAFETY
STANDARDS
FOR 
AUTOCYCLES.—During the period beginning on the date 
of the enactment of the Autocycle Safety Act and ending 
on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to sub-
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section (b), a person satisfies the requirements set forth 
in section 30112(a) with regard to an autocycle if the 
autocycle— 
‘‘(1) complies with the motor vehicle safety 
standards for passenger cars, as set forth in part 
571 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relat-
ing to— 
‘‘(A) controls and displays (FMVSS 101); 
‘‘(B) lamps, reflective devices, and associ-
ated equipment (FMVSS 108), except for cen-
ter high-mounted stop lamps; 
‘‘(C) brake systems (FMVSS 135); 
‘‘(D) seating systems (FMVSS 207); 
‘‘(E) belted occupant crash protection 
(FMVSS 208); and 
‘‘(F) seat belt assemblies (FMVSS 209); 
‘‘(2) complies with the motor vehicle safety 
standards for motorcycles, as set forth in part 571 
of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relating 
to— 
‘‘(A) new pneumatic tires (FMVSS 119); 
and 
‘‘(B) tire selection and rims (FMVSS 
120); 
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‘‘(3) complies with the motor vehicle safety 
standards for motorcycles or passenger cars (at the 
option of such person), as set forth in part 571 of 
title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to— 
‘‘(A) brake hoses (FMVSS 106); 
‘‘(B) rearview mirrors (FMVSS 111), ex-
cept for inside rearview mirrors; 
‘‘(C) motor vehicle brake fluids (FMVSS 
116); and 
‘‘(D) glazing materials (FMVSS 205); 
‘‘(4) meets the performance criteria relating to 
upper interior impact set forth in FMVSS 201 to 
the extent possible to reach the target points; and 
‘‘(5) is equipped with a steering wheel air bag, 
anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control. 
‘‘(b) RULEMAKING.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years 
after the date of the enactment of the Autocycle 
Safety Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall 
issue such final rules, interpretations, and test pro-
cedures in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) 
as may be necessary for a person to satisfy the re-
quirements set forth in section 30112(a) with regard 
to an autocycle. 
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‘‘(2) DETERMINATION.—In determining which 
motor vehicle safety standards are applicable to 
autocycles under paragraph (1), the Secretary 
shall— 
‘‘(A) apply appropriate motorcycle safety 
standards to those aspects of an autocycle’s 
performance that are appropriately regulated 
through the motor vehicle safety standards ap-
plicable to motorcycles; and 
‘‘(B) apply appropriate passenger car safe-
ty standards to those aspects of an autocycle’s 
performance regulated through motor vehicle 
safety standards that are not otherwise appro-
priately regulated through a motorcycle stand-
ard. 
‘‘(3) OTHER REQUIREMENTS.—In issuing rules 
to preserve autocycle safety pursuant to paragraph 
(1), the Secretary shall— 
‘‘(A) provide autocycle manufacturers with 
appropriate lead time to comply with the safety 
standards set forth in such rules; and 
‘‘(B) comply with the requirements and 
considerations set forth in subsections (a) and 
(b) of section 30111.’’. 
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