BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2596: Narrow track vehicles

Governing the use of narrow track vehicles.

Summary

Establishes a new class of motor vehicle for "narrow track vehicles" (NTVs), and a new sub-class within this class for "short narrow track vehicles."
Authorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation to include NTVs as a class of vehicle permitted to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes, unless this authorization conflicts with federal requirements that must be met for the state to receive federal funds.
Mandates that short NTVs be permitted to use angled parking when it is permitted of motorcycles and that short NTVs be permitted to park in parking stalls restricted to motorcycle-only parking, unless local authorities expressly prohibit this by ordinance.
Permits NTVs to operate on roadway lanes in the same manner as motorcycles.

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2596), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to governing the use of narrow track vehicles;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 10, 2018First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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