H.F. 2016 Section 1. Section 321.275, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 1 2009, is amended to read as follows: 2 b. Motorcycles. 3 (1) A person shall not operate or ride a motorcycle on 4 the highways with another person on the motorcycle unless the 5 motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person. The 6 additional passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular 7 seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly 8 attached to the motorcycle at the rear of the operator. The 9 motorcycle shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger 10 unless the passenger is riding in a sidecar or enclosed cab. 11 The motorcycle operator shall not carry any person nor shall 12 any other person ride in a position that will interfere with 13 the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the 14 operator. 15 (2) A person shall not operate a motorcycle on the highways 16 with another person on the motorcycle who is under twelve years 17 of age. 18 EXPLANATION 19 This bill amends current law concerning the operation 20 of motorcycles to prohibit transporting a passenger who is 21 under 12 years of age. The provision does not apply when a 22 motorcycle is operated in a parade authorized by permit from 23 local authorities. 24 Under existing law, a person who violates provisions 25 relating to the transportation of passengers on a motorcycle 26 commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a scheduled fine 27 of $25. That penalty is applicable for a violation under the 28 bill. 29 -1- LSB 5045YH (4) 83 dea/nh 1/ 1