# What This Bill Does

This bill tells the federal government to update how it officially defines a motorcycle. Right now, the government has a definition written in its transportation rulebook, but this bill says that definition needs to be changed to match a new, more specific one. The Secretary of Transportation has 120 days after the bill becomes law to make this change official.

# What Counts as a Motorcycle Under This Bill

The new definition is pretty straightforward: a motorcycle is a motor vehicle that was made to have a seat you sit on like a saddle, runs on no more than three wheels touching the ground, is steered with handlebars, and can go faster than 30 miles per hour. The controls for speeding up and slowing down come from the handlebars and foot pedals. This definition is meant to be clear about what qualifies as a motorcycle versus other types of vehicles.

# Why This Matters

This might seem like a technical detail, but definitions matter because they determine which rules apply to which vehicles. If something is officially classified as a motorcycle, it affects things like safety requirements, emissions standards, licensing rules, and insurance categories. This bill essentially locks in a specific definition so there's no confusion about whether a particular vehicle counts as a motorcycle or something else. For riders and manufacturers, having a clear, consistent definition means they know exactly what regulations they need to follow.