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AZ HB2652
Bill
Status
5/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Allen
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AI Summary
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Establishes definition of "electric bicycle" as a bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals and electric motor less than 750 watts, classified into three types based on assistance speed (Class 1 at 20 mph, Class 2 at 20 mph throttle, Class 3 at 28 mph).
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Grants electric bicycle operators all rights and duties of regular bicycle riders and exempts electric bicycles from vehicle registration, titling, license tax, driver license requirements, and vehicle insurance requirements.
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Requires manufacturers and distributors to permanently affix labels on electric bicycles by January 1, 2019, displaying classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage in at least 9-point type.
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Permits Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles on bicycle and multiuse paths unless prohibited by local authority; restricts Class 3 electric bicycles from paths unless within/adjacent to highways or authorized by local authority.
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Excludes electric bicycles from motorized gas-powered bicycle provisions and clarifies electric bicycles are not subject to vehicle-related regulations in Title 28.
Legislative Description
Electric bicycles; definition; use
Bicycles
Last Action
Chapter 324
5/16/2018