Autocycles would get new safety standards to protect drivers and passengers.
This bill would set new safety standards for autocycles, which are three-wheeled vehicles. It would immediately require them to meet certain car and motorcycle safety rules. The Department of Transportation would then create final, specific safety rules within three years, making these vehicles safer for people who buy and drive them.
Today, there are no specific federal safety standards for autocycles, leading to confusion about which rules apply. This bill would immediately define autocycles and put interim safety standards in place, requiring them to meet certain car and motorcycle safety rules. Within three years, the Department of Transportation would create and issue comprehensive final safety rules for these vehicles.
HR 9711 · 119th Congress · July 15, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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