HB4499 —

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 551.351(1), Transportation Code, Section 551.3515, Transportation Code, Section 551.352, Transportation Code.

• Section 551.351(1), Transportation Code

  40 cubic centimeters → motor with a displacement not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters an with a power output 1,000 watts

  amended

• Section 551.3515, Transportation Code

  Sec. 551.3515. GENERAL OPERATION OF MOTOR-ASSISTED SCOOTERS. (a) A person must hold a valid driver's license and be at least 16 years of age to operate a motor-assisted scooter. (b) A person may not use a motor-assisted scooter to carry more than one person.

  added

• Section 551.352, Transportation Code

  SIDEWALKS may be operated street or highway for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. The motor-assisted scooter may cross a road or street at an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour A county or municipality may prohibit the operation of a motor-assisted scooter on a street, highway, or sidewalk if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety (d) A person may operate a motor-assisted scooter on a path set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles or on a sidewalk. Except as otherwise provided by this section, a provision of this title applicable to the operation of a bicycle applies to the operation of a motor-assisted scooter. (e) → BICYCLE PATHS person may operate a : (1) path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, pedestrians, or both; or (2) on a roadway in a bicycle lane, except as provided by Subsection (b) A person may operate a motor-assisted scooter on a roadway without a bicycle lane if: (1) the roadway has a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less; and (2) the person rides as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, unless: (A) the person is: (i) operating the scooter on a one-way roadway, in which case the operator shall ride as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of the roadway; (ii) overtaking or passing another vehicle that is proceeding in the same direction; (iii) preparing to execute a left turn; or (iv) riding alongside not more than one other motor-assisted scooter and both operators are riding in a single lane and in a manner that does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic on the roadway; or (B) hazardous conditions make it reasonably necessary for the operator to avoid the curb or edge of the roadway A person may not operate a motor-assisted scooter at a speed that exceeds 15 miles per hour. (d) A person operating a motor-assisted scooter shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian. (e) (f)

  amended

• Sec. 551.354. PARKING. A person may not park a motor-assisted scooter in a manner that obstructs a roadway, path, or sidewalk. Sec. 551.355. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON OTHER LAW. A county or municipality may: (1) further restrict the speed at which a person may operate a motor-assisted scooter; (2) further restrict the locations a person may operate a motor-assisted scooter; (3) increase the minimum age requirement for the operator of a motor-assisted scooter; (4) impose a higher criminal or civil penalty for a violation of this subchapter; (5) further restrict the locations a person may park a motor-assisted scooter; (6) require the operator of a motor-assisted scooter to wear a safety helmet; or (7) prohibit the operation of a motor-assisted scooter on a street, highway, or sidewalk if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.

  amended