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AZ HB2652

Bill

Status

Passed

5/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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