House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Makes conforming changes to the act’s long and short titles. Removes changes to GS 20-54(8), which would have excluded motorcycles meeting the requirements for off-road and highway operation from the definition of “utility vehicle”, which are not allowed to be registered.

Moves new example of off-road motorcycles from definition of motorcycle under GS 20-4.01(27)h to now be included under the defined term modified utility vehicle in GS 20-4.01(27)g2, with the following changes.  Expands the type of motor vehicles that are included, so that motor vehicles that are manufactured by the described licensed entities are included (was, just upfitted by those entities). Also requires the motor vehicle to have saddle capacity for two or more rides and be designed to  travel on two wheels in contact with the ground. Makes conforming changes to align with the requirements of GS 20-121.1, as amended by the act, discussed below. Makes organizational, technical, and conforming changes.  

Requires, in GS 20-121.1, for those off-road motorcycles described above to be equipped with equipment required by GS Chapter 20 for the highway use of motorcycles and a vehicle identification number (VIN), that is maintained in proper working order. Provides for registration if the vehicle does not have a VIN. Requires the operator of the vehicle to be licensed to operate a motorcycle. Instructs that the special provisions for motorcycles under GS 20-140.4 apply to the operator and passengers of the vehicle. Makes technical and conforming changes.