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FL H0597

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Vicki Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local governments may adopt ordinances regulating the operation and equipment of personal electric bicycles and personal motorized scooters that are not for rent or hire, in order to preserve and protect public safety and welfare
  • Violations of sidewalk/bicycle path driving rules involving personal electric bicycles or motorized scooters may be punished under a local government ordinance, with fines capped at the amount for a moving violation under Chapter 318
  • Local governments that adopt such ordinances must post appropriate signs or otherwise inform residents that the ordinance has been adopted and will be enforced within their jurisdictional boundaries
  • Amends sections 316.1995, 316.20655, and 316.2128 of Florida Statutes to clarify and expand local government authority over electric bicycles and motorized scooters on streets, highways, sidewalks, and sidewalk areas
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Operation of Electric Bicycles and Motorized Scooters

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

2/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee2/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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