39:3-10.34 Registration of autocycle as motorcycle; rules, regulations

   2. 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 pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), 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.

   L.2016, c.35, s.2.