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Legislation:http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1951-2000/ab_1952_cfa_20100420_165207_asm_comm.htm
BILL ANALYSIS   ;
AB 1952
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Date of Hearing: April 21, 2010

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Felipe Fuentes, Chair

AB 1952 (Niello and John A. Perez) - As Introduced: February
17, 2010

Policy Committee:
TransportationVote:13-0

Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program:
Yes Reimbursable: No

SUMMARY

This bill requires a minor (under 21 years of age) to complete a
motorcycle safety training program prior to operating a
motorcycle with an instruction permit.

FISCAL EFFECT

1)No net state costs to the California Highway Patrol, as the
state-sponsored motorcycle safety program is self-funded.

2)Minor costs to DMV to update driver's handbook and verify
completion of safety course prior to granting instructional
permits to minor motorcyclists (special fund).

COMMENTS

1)Rationale . The bill is intended to reduce the risk of injuries
and fatalities among minors seeking a license to ride a
motorcycle. The bill was prompted by the accidental death of a
young constituent who had just obtained an instruction permit
but had not yet taken the motorcycle safety training course.


1)Background . Existing law authorizes a person, 15 years old,
who has successfully completed approved courses in automobile
education and training, to operate a motorcycle having only an
instruction permit, subject to certain conditions. Current
law does not require a minor to complete a motorcycle skills
course prior to
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Current law also establishes The California Motorcycle Safety
Program (CMSP), a motorcyclist-funded, state-operated program
administered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) under
contract with the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The basic
rider course is designed for beginning riders and provides
five hours of classroom instruction and ten hours of practical
riding exercises in a controlled, off-street environment.
There are currently 129 locations throughout the state that
offer basic rider training courses through the CHP's
motorcycle safety training program. The basic rider course
costs between $150 and $250.

Analysis Prepared by : Brad Williams / APPR. / (916) 319-2081

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1951-2000/ab_1952_bill_20100217_introduced.pdf An act to amend Section 12509 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.

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