1. Emerging Vehicle Safety Issues
AAMVA Region II Conference June 15, 2011
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2. Emerging Vehicle Safety Issues
Updates on:
Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group
Unconventional Vehicles Working Group
Mini-Truck Best Practice
Future Efforts
Discussion of Your Concerns
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3. Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group Members
Garry Hinkley (ME), Chair
Becky Renninger (OR)
Chris Yanitski (AB)
Dale Schmidt (MO)
Denise Kingsbury (VT)
Linda Cone (TN)
Linda Lewis (WI)
Mary Ford (IA)
Raymond Gaulin (CT)
Ricky Akase (HI)
Ronnie Saunders (VA)
Scott Shenk (PA)
Denise Hanchulak (AAMVA)
Keith Kiser (AAMVA)
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4. Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group
Created by the Vehicle Standing Committee – VRT, DL&C, LE, and VSI discipline members
Appointed in August 2010
Two Year Project
Meets primarily by conference call
Held its first face-to-face meeting in December 2010
Will meet again in Fall 2011
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5. Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group
Tasks/Deliverables:
Identify the range of three-wheel vehicle types that require further review
Develop strategies and best practices to assist member jurisdictions in dealing with three wheel vehicles, existing and emerging, in a uniform and consistent manner
Deliver best practices and recommendations for regulating or restricting on-highway operation and registration of three-wheel vehicles
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Aptera –
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Sbizhub
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8. Piaggo MP 3 - www.piaggiousa.com
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9. Piaggio - Tilting Front Wheels
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10. Zap Solar Truck – www.zapworld.com
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11. Zap Xebra Sedan – www.zapworld.com
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12. Persu – www.flytheroad.com
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13. Voyager Convertible Kit – 4 Wheels www.tabortrikesusa.com
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3-Wheel Hayabusa
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2009 Ural Sahara 750
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16. Tri-Magnum www.rqriley.com
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17. Can Am Spyder – www.brp.com
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18. T-Rex - www.campagnamotors.com
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19. Scoot Coupe - www.scootcoupe.com
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20. NmG www.myersmotors.com
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21. Wildfire www.wildfiremotors.com
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Pulse – Oregon-based company – production starting in late 2011
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23. Cushman - www.cushman.com - Enclosed??

24. Cushman Truckster www.cushman.com
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Motorcycle? Has outrigger tires that are sometimes in touch with the ground
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26. Retractable outriggers – activated by speed or button
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27. Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group
Current Efforts
Further analysis of survey responses
Creation of two subcommittees
Flow chart possible best practice for registration and driver testing
Follow-up with some jurisdiction regarding survey responses and additional research
MSF, SAE, IIHS, NSC, AMA, GHSA, etc.
Revisions to Work Plan
Planning for next conference calls/meetings
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28. Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group
Vehicle Issues
Identification of three-wheel vehicles
Jurisdiction definition vs Federal definition
Handlebars vs steering wheel
Seating configuration
Inspection requirements
Enclosed vs non-enclosed rider area
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29. Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group
Vehicle Issues (con’t)
High performance vs lower performance
Seat height
Electric vs gas
Hazmat transportation
Outriggers
Homemade vehicles
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30. Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group
Driver Issues
Most driver agencies depend on registration classification to determine drivers license type
Need for additional examiner education
Enclosed vs non-enclosed endorsement requirements
Enclosed vs non-enclosed helmet requirements
Specific tests for three-wheel vehicles?
Different based on configuration?
Different based on size or power?
Different based on steering controls?
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31. Three-Wheel Vehicle Working Group
Driver Issues (con’t)
Single track training courses not adequate for three-wheel vehicles
Need for separate testing facilities for 2 and 3 wheel vehicles
Need for separate skills test for 2 and 3 wheel vehicles
Need for separate endorsements for 2 and 3 wheel vehicles
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32. Unconventional Vehicles Working Group
Working Group Members
Mark Francis – BC – Chair Cindy Gerber – SD
Craig Root – CA Doug Hooper – GA
Harold Blaney – QE Kevin Park (UT)
Lori Bowman – OR Monica Blackwell (TX)
Paul Nilsen – WI Rob Termuende – BC
Scott Clapper – DE Keith Kiser – AAMVA
Name individual members and thank them for their hard work pulling together this draft best practice.
Make special note of Judy’s contributions and not that she is not a member of the group but nonetheless spent many hours writing the best practice
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33. Unconventional Vehicles Working Group
Background
Unconventional Vehicles WG created in 2005
Tasked with developing best practices related to the proliferation of unconventional or “non-standard” vehicles
Developed a best practice regarding motorcycles in 2006
October 2009 – Tasked with developing best practice related to mini-trucks – completion by January 2011
Remaining tasks to complete the Best Practice include:
Gathering input and comments at AAMVA regional conferences and AIC
Meet to review comments and suggestions received and make changes to the FIRST DRAFT as needed.
Seek approval of the FINAL DRAFT from the Vehicle Committee
Share FINAL DRAFT with the CCMTA Board of Directors
Obtain AAMVA Board of Directors approval of FINAL DRAFT
Inform the membership and other interested parties of the FINAL DRAFT
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34. Mini-Truck Best Practice
PROBLEM STATEMENT
An increasing number of these vehicles are finding their way on to Canadian and US roads
In the US, they are being imported as used farm equipment to circumvent EPA and NHTSA regulations, but then being presented for registration at DMVs
In Canada, they are coming in after they reach 15 years old, to avoid the Canadian Federal importation restrictions regarding CMVSS compliance
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An example of a mini-truck – the working group identified safety and emission concerns including:
Growing numbers of these vehicles being imported into both Canada and the US
Growing number of jurisdictions that allow these vehicles to operate on public streets and highways
Right hand drive vehicle, which leads to increased crash risk
Not manufactured to meet either Canadian or US emission standards
Not manufactured to meet either Canadian or US vehicle safety standards
2001 Mitsubishi Mini-Cab
90,000 KM – Right Hand Drive
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Another example of a mini-truck – areas of non-compliance may include:
- Tires not DOT approved
- Lamps, lenses, bulbs, reflectors not meeting SAE/DOT standards
Headlights designed for RHD not meeting FMVSS/CMVSS
Windshields and side glass not properly marked
- Seatbelts missing
- Fuel tanks and/or batteries located outside the vehicle frame
Catalytic converter missing
1996 Suzuki Carry
70,000 KM – Right Hand Drive
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“van style” mini-truck
Safety concerns (continued from previous slides): may include:
- High mount stop lamp missing
Other concerns:
- No public VIN
- Non-standard VIN
- No ownership documents
- No labeling for GVWR or Gross Axle Weight Rating
Safety, emission, and other concerns are detailed in the DRAFT Best Practice
1995 Daihatsu
43,000 KM – Right Hand Drive - $8,000
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38. Mini-Truck Best Practice Recommendations
Do not allow use on public streets or highways unless the vehicle meets applicable federal standards
Do not issue titles or registrations for on-road use unless the vehicle meets applicable federal standards
Enact or retain legislation that allows jurisdiction to deny titles and registrations for vehicles coming from jurisdictions that allow titling or registrations
Restrict on-road use to crossing in a safe manner consistent with requirements for other off-road vehicles
Enact or retain legislation that allows jurisdiction to restrict on-road use to the same uses allowed for other non-conforming off-road vehicles
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39. Mini-Truck Best Practice Alternative Recommendations
Jurisdictions that currently title or register mini-trucks should:
Discontinue but grandfather current vehicles
Ensure title/registration documents clearly identify as mini-truck
Require mini-truck dealers to be licensed
Use the original manufacturer VIN, not issue a jurisdiction VIN
Not title or register as “homemade” or “reconstructed”
Not allow newly licensed drivers or GDL drivers to operate mini-trucks
Restrict operation to roads with a maximum speed limit consistent with operation of Low Speed Vehicles
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40. Mini-Truck Best Practice Alternative Recommendations
Jurisdictions that currently title or register mini-trucks should:
Conduct physical inspection of vehicle prior to titling or registration
Inform law enforcement of common non-compliance issues
Issue distinctive license plates to aid law enforcement
Require follow-up inspections, especially when there is an ownership change
Establish procedures to ensure the proper importation and ownership of the vehicle
Require copies of all importation and customs documents before issuing titles or registrations
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41. Mini-Truck Best Practice Alternative Recommendations
Jurisdictions that want to allow limited use on public roads should:
Limit operation on public roads to no more than 100 yards/meters
Limit operation to farming, industrial, landscaping, or public works
Limit to roads with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH/55 KPH or less
If a license plate is issued, use a distinctive plate
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42. Unconventional Vehicles Working Group
Future Efforts
Homemade vehicles?
Reconstructed vehicles?
Your thoughts?
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Certainly use can also be a concern – as administrators, we need to ensure appropriate use is regulated. We have even seen the emergence of gas prices and the economic issues and pressures, and the influence they have over individuals….
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This slide highlights the risk to the rider, and a possible way to reduce that risk or exposure through greater equipment protection.
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45. Texas Homemade 2002 Ford/1985 Bayliner
A Texas boat/car! These pictures give you an idea of the kinds of modifications individuals can make to try to meet some basic standards (i.e. lighting).
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46. Texas Homemade 2002 Ford/1985 Bayliner
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47. Texas Homemade 2002 Ford/1985 Bayliner
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48. Emerging Vehicle Safety Issues
Open Discussion – What are your concerns?
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49. Questions, Suggests, or Comments? kkiser@aamva.org 701-255-2593
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