§ 27-20-111 - Operation of motorized bicycles regulated -- Certificate.

27-20-111. Operation of motorized bicycles regulated -- Certificate.

(a) The operators of motorized bicycles shall be subject to all state and local traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized bicycle upon interstate highways, limited access highways, or sidewalks.

(c) (1) (A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized bicycle upon a public street or highway within this state unless the person has a certificate to operate such a vehicle.

(B) Any person who has a motor-driven cycle license or motorcycle license or a Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D license shall qualify to operate a motorized bicycle and is not required to obtain a certificate from the Department of Arkansas State Police for the operation of a motorized bicycle.

(2) (A) (i) All motorized bicycle certificates shall be issued by the department.

(ii) No certificate shall be issued to a person under ten (10) years of age.

(B) Prior to being issued a certificate to operate a motorized bicycle, the applicant shall take and pass an examination pertaining to the rules of the road, a vision test, and a road test.

(C) (i) The department shall charge a fee of two dollars ($2.00) for each certificate issued.

(ii) The proceeds from these fees shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues and credited to the Department of Arkansas State Police Fund.