NHTSA Denies Petition to Redefine Motorcycle Term for Four-Wheeled Vehicle

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition from GG Quad North America to redefine the term 'motorcycle' to include a four-wheeled vehicle with a motorcycle-like body, which would be subject to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) for motorcycles. The vehicle, currently classified as a passenger car, must still meet all applicable FMVSSs before being imported, offered for sale, or sold in the US.