New Jersey § 39:3-10
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-10.
a. An autocycle shall be registered as a motorcycle pursuant to R.S.39:3-4 . b. A person shall not be required to hold a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement
to operate an autocycle if the person holds a basic driver's license to operate a
motor vehicle pursuant to R.S.39:3-10 . c. A person shall not drive, operate, or ride as a passenger in an autocycle without:
(1) sitting on a seat; (2) properly using a safety seat belt; and (3) wearing a
securely fitted protective helmet pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1967, c. 237 ( C.39:3-76.7 ) if required. d. A person operating an autocycle shall not permit a child to be a passenger in the
autocycle if the child would be required to be secured in a child passenger restraint
system, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1983, c. 128 ( C.39:3-76.2a ). e. An owner or registered owner of an autocycle registered or principally garaged
in this State shall maintain motor vehicle liability insurance coverage pursuant to
section 1 of P.L.1972, c. 197 ( C.39:6B-1 ), personal injury protection coverage for pedestrians pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1983, c. 362 ( C.17:28-1.3 ) , and uninsured motorist coverage pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1972, c. 70 ( C.39:6A-14 ). f. The chief administrator shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the “Administrative
Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), as are necessary to implement this act. The chief administrator may include information on autocycles in the commission's
driver's manual and on its Internet website. g. For purposes of this section: “ Autocycle ” means a three-wheeled motorcycle designed to be controlled with a steering wheel
and pedals in which the operator and passenger may ride in a completely or partially
enclosed seating area that is equipped with a roll cage or roll hoops, safety seat
belts for each occupant, and anti-lock brakes. “ Motorcycle ” includes motorcycles, autocycles, motor bikes, bicycles with motor attached and
all motor-operated vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type, except motorized bicycles
as defined in this section, whether the motive power be a part thereof or attached
thereto and having a saddle or seat with the driver sitting astride or upon it or
a platform on which the driver stands. “ Motorized bicycle ” means a pedal bicycle having a helper motor characterized in that either the maximum
piston displacement is less than 50 cc. or said motor is rated at no more than 1.5
brake horsepower or is powered by an electric drive motor and said bicycle is capable
of a maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per hour on a flat surface.
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What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-10 cover?
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