AB 1617: Vehicles: recreational off-highway vehicles.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2023-02-17
Current Status:
Failed
(2024-02-01: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill removes the 1,000cc engine-size limit from the legal definition of a “recreational off‑highway vehicle,” so off‑road vehicles with larger engines are now included. That change makes drivers and passengers of those larger off‑road vehicles subject to the existing rules for recreational off‑highway vehicles, such as minimum driver age or parental supervision and required helmets and seatbelts, with violations treated as infractions.
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Existing law regulates the operation of recreational off-highway vehicles, including that the driver be no less than 16 years of age or directly supervised by a parent or guardian, and that the driver and any passengers wear a helmet and seatbelt, as specified. A violation of these provisions is punishable as an infraction. Existing law defines recreational off-highway vehicle for purposes of these and other Vehicle Code provisions. Existing law limits the definition of recreational off-highway vehicle to those described vehicles that have an engine displacement of no more than 1,000cc.
This bill would remove the limitation on engine size from the definition of a recreational off-highway vehicle. By expanding the application of existing crimes, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Recreational off-highway vehicle means a motor vehicle meeting all of the following criteria:
(a)Designed by the manufacturer for operation primarily off of the highway.
(b)Has a steering wheel for steering control.
(c)Has nonstraddle seating provided by the manufacturer for the operator and all passengers.
(d)(1)Has a maximum speed capability of greater than 30 miles per hour.
(2)A vehicle designed by the manufacturer with a maximum speed capability of 30 miles per hour or less but is modified so that it has a maximum speed capability of greater than 30 miles per hour satisfies the criteria set forth in this subdivision.
(e)Has an engine displacement equal to or less than 1,000cc (61 ci).SEC. 2.No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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Status
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| Feb 1, 2024 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Feb 18, 2023 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 20. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Read first time. To print. |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Lighthouse Public Affairs | * Support | Apr 19, 2023 |
| United Way Greater LA | ** Support | Apr 19, 2023 |
Discussed in Hearing
3MIN
Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
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