HB 17 ~ MOTORCYCLE OPERATIONS

Overview:

Section 4510.12 deals with the violations incurred for driving without a proper driving endorsement. Language is being added to clarify the penalties for operating a motorcycle without having either a motorcycle endorsement or the proper restricted license.

Sponsors: Representative Uecker 

Cosponsors: Representatives Huffman, Fende, Bubp, Derickson, Stebelton, Balderson, Winburn

Committee: Transportation and Infastructure

Chair: Representative Hagan (D-60)

Vice Chair: Representative Mallory (D-32)

Members: Bolon (D-01), Carney (D-22), Domenick (D-95), Foley (D-14), Yuko (D-07), Combs (R-54), Balderson (R-94), McClain (R-82), Ruhl (R-90), Uecker (R-66), Zehringer (R-77)

Bill movement:

COMMITTEE HEARING (6/3/2009) CONTINUED

COMMITTEE HEARING (5/6/2009) SCHEDULED BUT NOT HEARD

COMMITTEE HEARING (3/11/2009) CONTINUED

INTRODUCED AND REFERRED (2/18/2009) Transportation & Infrastructure

Talking Points:

· Bill accomplishes what the law already has in place for other vehicle operators

· Does not increase the penalty, only clarifies motorcyclists must have a motorcycle endorsement, which ABATE advocates.

· ABATE of Ohio recommends that all riders complete the rider training course through Motorcycle Ohio. If the course is completed successfully, the rider will receive their endorsement from the DMV.