LD 1464
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Page 9 of 10 An Act To Amend the Laws Relating to Motorized Scooters, Motor-driven Cycles an... LD 1464 Title Page
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LR 595
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3. Repeals the definition of "motor-driven cycles";

 
4. Amends the definition of "motorized scooter" by
establishing criteria for wheel number and size and electric-
powered motors;

 
5. Establishes a definition of "off-road vehicle." Off-road
vehicles, because of their size, shape, design and configuration,
may not be operated on a public way unless operation is
authorized by statute;

 
6. Amends the definition of "scooter" by excluding scooters
that are powered by motors;

 
7. Enacts a provision that off-road vehicles may not be
registered under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A;

 
8. Removes references in Title 29-A to motor-driven cycles;

 
9. Eliminates the requirement that businesses that sell
motor-driven cycles be licensed as motor vehicle dealers;

 
10. Removes a reference to motorized scooter under vehicles
that are regulated as bicycles or toy vehicles;

 
11. Establishes a provision to treat off-road vehicles
operated on ways the same as all-terrain vehicles operated on
ways; and

 
12. Establishes a provision to make it a traffic infraction
to operate an off-road vehicle on a public way or parking area.


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