Missouri § 304.005 - Autocycle — defined—protective headgear not required — valid driver's license required to operate.
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§ 304.005. Autocycle — defined—protective headgear not required — valid driver's license required to operate.
1. As used in this section, the term "autocycle" means a three-wheeled motor vehicle which the drivers and passengers ride in a partially or completely enclosed nonstraddle seating area, that is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals, and that has met applicable Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requirements or Federal Motorcycle Safety Standards.
2. Notwithstanding subsection 2 of section 302.020, a person operating or riding in an autocycle may not be required to wear protective headgear.
3. No person shall operate an autocycle on any highway or street in this state unless the person has a valid driver's license. The operator of an autocycle, however, shall not be required to obtain a motorcycle or motortricycle license or endorsement pursuant to sections 302.010 to 302.340.
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(L. 2016 H.B. 1976, A.L. 2017 S.B. 8 merged with S.B. 222 merged with S.B. 225, A.L. 2018 S.B. 881)
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Section 304.005 ("Autocycle — defined—protective headgear not required — valid driver's license required to operate.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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