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FL H0597
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Vicki Lopez
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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Withdrawn prior to introduction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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