Relating to the operation of mini-trucks on highways, and making penalties applicable

This bill prohibits a person from operating a mini-truck on a highway with a speed limit greater than 55 miles per hour, other than when crossing at an intersection. The bill also prohibits a mini-truck from being registered as an antique vehicle. As used in the bill, a “mini-truck” is a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property and having four wheels, an engine displacement of 660 cubic centimeters or less, an overall length of 130 inches or less, an overall height of 78 inches or less, and an overall width of 60 inches or less. By operation of law, a person who violates the bill commits a simple misdemeanor. A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than 30 days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855. Because a mini-truck is defined as a motor vehicle for purposes of Code chapter 321 (motor vehicles and law of the road), a mini-truck operated on a highway is required to be registered and equipped with the parts, lamps, and other equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required for motor vehicles under Code chapter 321.