House Engrossed Senate Bill

Definition of All-Terrain Vehicles

Summary: This bill seeks to amend various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to transportation. Specifically, it aims to provide a clear definition of "all-terrain vehicles" and establish regulations regarding their operation and registration.

Section 1: This section introduces definitions for various terms used in the bill. One of the key definitions is "all-terrain vehicle" which refers to a motor vehicle designed for recreational off-road travel. It outlines specific criteria, such as width, weight, tire count, and the ability to travel on public highways, that must be met for a vehicle to be classified as an all-terrain vehicle.

Section 2: This section pertains to the requirement of an off-highway vehicle user fee and indicia (proof of payment) for operating all-terrain vehicles. It outlines the process for applying for a resident or nonresident off-highway vehicle user indicia and the associated fee. It also specifies that the indicia is valid for one year and can be renewed. Additionally, it provides an option for vehicles that meet certain requirements to be registered for highway use without paying the registration fee.

Section 3: This section relates to the vehicle license tax rate imposed on vehicles. It establishes different rates for vehicles based on their age and weight. It also introduces lower vehicle license tax rates for all-terrain vehicles and off-highway vehicles that meet certain criteria.

Section 4: This section contains conditional enaction requirements for the bill to become effective. It states that the bill will only go into effect if the Department of Transportation establishes and funds a remediation program for damage caused by all-terrain vehicles and a county sheriff law enforcement program for enforcing all-terrain vehicle laws. The Department of Transportation must notify the director of the Arizona legislative council whether these conditions have been met or not by a specified date.