BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2418: Motorized scooters

Regulating individual mobility transportation devices.

Summary

$ Guidelines for the use of all motorized scooters are provided.
$ Local jurisdictions can regulate where and how fast the motorized scooters can be ridden.
$ Motorized scooters cannot be operated on freeways, or on public streets or highways where the speed limit exceeds 25 miles per hour.
$ Operators must be 16 years old and must wear helmets.
$ Operators cannot be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
$ Lighting equipment is required during times of limited visibility.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to regulation of individual mobility transportation devices;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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