The Autocycle Safety Act establishes federal safety standards for autocycles, which are defined as three-wheeled motorcycles with front-wheel drive, a fully enclosed cabin, and a steering wheel. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to create comprehensive safety regulations for autocycles within three years of the law's enactment, while providing interim standards that require autocycles to comply with a mix of existing passenger car and motorcycle safety standards during this transition period. Interim standards include requirements for controls, lighting, braking systems, seats, airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control, with manufacturers able to choose either car or motorcycle standards for certain components like brake hoses and mirrors. The legislation affects autocycle manufacturers and consumers by establishing a clear regulatory framework for this vehicle category, which has previously existed in a gray area of federal motor vehicle regulations. No specific funding amounts are mentioned in the bill, but manufacturers will be given adequate lead time to comply with the final rules once they are issued.
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