How SB 1240 changes current law

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This bill amends existing law to redefine terms related to pedalcycles with electric assist and establishes classifications and operational requirements for such vehicles.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 102

  A vehicle weighing not more than 100 pounds with two or three wheels more than 11 inches in diameter, manufactured or assembled with an electric motor system rated at not more than 750 watts and equipped with operable pedals and capable of a speed not more than 20 miles per hour on a level surface when powered by the motor source only. The term does not include a device specifically designed for use by persons with disabilities. → A vehicle which: (1) weighs not more than 100 pounds with two or three wheels more than 11 inches in diameter; (2) is manufactured or assembled with an electric motor system rated at not more than 750 watts; (3) is equipped with operable pedals; and (4) meets the requirements of one of the classes identified under section 3514(a) (relating to operation of pedalcycles with electric assist). The term does not include a device specifically designed for use by persons with disabilities.

  Redefines 'pedalcycle with electric assist' to include specific criteria and eliminates previous language.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 1102

  (13) A pedalcycle with electric assist.

  Adds pedalcycles with electric assist to the list of vehicles not requiring a certificate of title.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 1302

  (24) A pedalcycle with electric assist.

  Adds pedalcycles with electric assist to the list of vehicles exempt from registration.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 3514

  No person under 16 years of age shall operate a pedalcycle with electric assist. → (a) Classifications.--Pedalcycles with electric assist shall be classified as follows: (1) A Class 1 pedalcycle with electric assist is a pedalcycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the pedalcycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (2) A Class 2 pedalcycle with electric assist is a pedalcycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the pedalcycle and that is not capable of providing assistance when the pedalcycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (3) A Class 3 pedalcycle with electric assist is a pedalcycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the pedalcycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.

  Establishes classifications for pedalcycles with electric assist and modifies the age restriction to apply only to Class 3 pedalcycles.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 3514

  (i) Speedometer requirement.--All Class 3 pedalcycles with electric assist shall be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed the pedalcycle with electric assist is traveling in miles per hour.

  Requires all Class 3 pedalcycles with electric assist to have a speedometer.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 3514

  (f) Operation on paths.--A Class 1 pedalcycle with electric assist or a Class 2 pedalcycle with electric assist may be used on paths where pedalcycles are authorized.

  Allows Class 1 and Class 2 pedalcycles with electric assist to be used on designated paths.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 3514

  (g) Restrictions on paths.--A Class 3 pedalcycle with electric assist may not be operated on a path unless the path is within or adjacent to a highway or roadway, or the local authority or governing body having jurisdiction over the path permits, by ordinance, operation on the path.

  Restricts the operation of Class 3 pedalcycles with electric assist on certain paths.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 3514

  (h) Age restriction.--No person under 16 years of age shall operate a Class 3 pedalcycle with electric assist. A person under 16 years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 pedalcycle with electric assist that is designed to accommodate passengers.

  Clarifies age restrictions for operating and riding on Class 3 pedalcycles.