Vehicles: narrow track vehicles.
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AB 2224 — Vehicles: narrow track vehicles.
Last action — In committee: Held under submission.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Under existing law, upon application for an original driver's license, except student licenses, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall require an examination of the applicant. Existing law requires an applicant for a driver's license to submit to an examination appropriate to the type of motor vehicle or combination of vehicles the applicant desires a license to drive. This bill would include narrow track vehicles in the list of class C vehicles subject to the licensing provisions described above. The bill would define a narrow track vehicle as a fully enclosed motor vehicle with 3 or 4 wheels that does not exceed 40 inches in width, and that conforms with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, as specified. The bill would also define a short narrow track vehicle as a narrow track vehicle that does not exceed 102 inches in length. Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation and local authorities to designate certain highway lanes for the exclusive or preferential use of high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs) , requires the department or local authorities to place signage advising motorists of the rules governing the use of those lanes, and prohibits the use of those lanes by motorists other than in conformity with the posted rules. Existing law provides a limited exemption allowing specified vehicles, including blood transport vehicles and motorcycles, to use HOV lanes. Existing law places specified conditions on the authority of a blood transport vehicle to use these exclusive or preferential lanes. This bill would place the same conditions on the authority of a narrow track vehicle's use of these exclusive or preferential lanes as those applied to blood transport vehicles. The bill would include narrow track vehicles in the HOV lane exemption described above only until January 1, 2027. Existing law authorizes the Department of the California Highway Patrol to develop educational guidelines relating to lane splitting in a manner that would ensure the safety of the motorcyclist, drivers, and passengers, as specified. Existing law defines "lane splitting" for these purposes as driving a motorcycle that has 2 wheels in contact with the ground between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane, as specified. This bill would revise the definition of lane splitting and expand the provisions described above to include narrow track vehicles. This bill would authorize a local authority that regulates motorcycle parking to regulate parking for short narrow track vehicles, as defined, in the same manner, as specified. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/25/18 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 25, 2018
- Amended 04/10/18 - Amended Assembly pdf April 10, 2018
- Introduced 02/12/18 - Introduced pdf February 12, 2018
- AB2224 View text html
Action History
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (April 23).
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on TRANS.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Mullin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Mullin
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 7% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Baker | — | Not Voting |
| Harper | — | Nay |
| Mathis | — | Not Voting |
| O'Donnell | — | Yea |
| Frazier | — | Yea |
| Friedman | — | Yea |
| Chu | — | Yea |
| Fong | — | Yea |
| Daly | — | Yea |
| Medina | — | Yea |
| Nazarian | — | Yea |
| Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Berman, Marc | Democratic | Yea |
| Gipson, Mike A. | Democratic | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 2224 do?
- Under existing law, upon application for an original driver's license, except student licenses, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall require an examination of the applicant. Existing law requires an applicant for a driver's license to submit to an examination appropriate to the type of motor vehicle or combination of vehicles the applicant desires a license to drive. This bill would include narrow track vehicles in the list of class C vehicles subject to the licensing provisions described above. The bill would define a narrow track vehicle as a fully enclosed motor vehicle with 3 or 4 wheels that does not exceed 40 inches in width, and that conforms with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, as specified. The bill would also define a short narrow track vehicle as a narrow track vehicle that does not exceed 102 inches in length. Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation and local authorities to designate certain highway lanes for the exclusive or preferential use of high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs) , requires the department or local authorities to place signage advising motorists of the rules governing the use of those lanes, and prohibits the use of those lanes by motorists other than in conformity with the posted rules. Existing law provides a limited exemption allowing specified vehicles, including blood transport vehicles and motorcycles, to use HOV lanes. Existing law places specified conditions on the authority of a blood transport vehicle to use these exclusive or preferential lanes. This bill would place the same conditions on the authority of a narrow track vehicle's use of these exclusive or preferential lanes as those applied to blood transport vehicles. The bill would include narrow track vehicles in the HOV lane exemption described above only until January 1, 2027. Existing law authorizes the Department of the California Highway Patrol to develop educational guidelines relating to lane splitting in a manner that would ensure the safety of the motorcyclist, drivers, and passengers, as specified. Existing law defines "lane splitting" for these purposes as driving a motorcycle that has 2 wheels in contact with the ground between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane, as specified. This bill would revise the definition of lane splitting and expand the provisions described above to include narrow track vehicles. This bill would authorize a local authority that regulates motorcycle parking to regulate parking for short narrow track vehicles, as defined, in the same manner, as specified. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes.
- Who sponsors AB 2224?
- AB 2224 is sponsored by Mullin.
- What is the current status of AB 2224?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 2224?
- Track AB 2224 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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