H3738 — An Act relative to mopeds and scooters operating on public ways

Summary

An Act relative to mopeds and scooters operating on public ways

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The bill updates definitions and regulations surrounding motorized bicycles and scooters, including their registration and insurance requirements.

• Section 1

  “Motorized bicycle” → “Motorized bicycle” or “moped”, a pedal bicycle which has a helper motor, or a non-pedal bicycle which has a motor, with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission, and which can operate at a speed between 15 and 30 miles per hour.

  This change clarifies the definition of a motorized bicycle or moped.

• Section 1

  “Motorized scooter” → “Motorized scooter”, any 2 wheeled tandem or 3 wheeled device that has handlebars, is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, is powered by an electric or gas powered motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour. A “motorized scooter” shall not include a motorcycle or motorized bicycle or a 3 wheeled motorized wheelchair.

  This change updates the definition of a motorized scooter and distinguishes it from other vehicles.

• Section 1D

  section 1D → Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, motorized bicycles and motorized scooters shall be subject to requirements for the registration of motor vehicles as described in section 2. The fee for the registration of a motorized bicycle or motorized scooter shall be as set in clause 2 of section 33. The registrar shall furnish, to every person whose motorized bicycle or motorized scooter is registered under this chapter, 2 number plates of suitable design for display on said motorized bicycle or motorized scooter in accordance with section 6. The owner or operator of a motorized bicycle or motorized scooter shall carry an insurance policy with minimum coverage of $1,000 prior to operation of said motorized bicycle or motorized scooter. If an individual operates a motorized bicycle or motorized scooter upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, and without stopping and making known their name, residence and the register number of the motorized bicycle or motorized scooter goes away after knowingly colliding with or otherwise causing injury to any other vehicle or property, the owner of said motorized bicycle or motorized scooter shall be jointly and severally liable with the operator for said injury.

  This change establishes registration, fee, and insurance requirements for motorized bicycles and scooters.

• Section 6

  , motorized bicycle, motorized scooter.

  This addition specifies that motorized bicycles and scooters are included in the definition of vehicles.

• Section 9

  , motorized bicycle, motorized scooter.

  This addition clarifies that motorized bicycles and scooters are regarded as vehicles under this section.

• Section 24

  , motorized bicycle or motorized scooter.

  This addition ensures that motorized bicycles and scooters are recognized in this portion of the law.

• Section 24

  , motorized bicycle or motorized scooter.

  This addition emphasizes that motorized bicycles and scooters are included in the regulations of this section.

• Section 24

  , motorized bicycle or motorized scooter.

  This addition reaffirms that motorized bicycles and scooters fall under the scope of this section.

Sponsors

• Jr. Joseph W. McGonagle · Primary

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