2017 Senate Bill 160 / Public Act 94

License Polaris “Slingshot” type vehicles as a motorcycle

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 15, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To revise the regulations on motorcycles in the state vehicle code so they also apply to “autocycles,” in particular to three wheeled vehicles like the Polaris “Slingshot.” Under current law vehicles like this happen to fit a particular definition requiring they be enclosed and have other car-like features such as windshields and wipers.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 28, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 18, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 19, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

June 6, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 20, 2017

Passed in the House 68 to 39 (details)

To revise the regulations on motorcycles in the state vehicle code so they also apply to “autocycles,” in particular to three wheeled vehicles like the Polaris “Slingshot.” Under current law vehicles like this happen to fit a particular definition requiring they be enclosed and have other car-like features such as windshields and wipers.

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 13, 2017