SB2995 Summary

• Establishes comprehensive state regulation of electric foot scooters, defined as devices weighing under 75 pounds with two or three wheels, handlebars, and a floorboard, powered by electric motor or human power with maximum speed not exceeding 15 miles per hour.

• Grants electric foot scooter operators all rights and duties of vehicle drivers under traffic laws, with counties authorized to regulate operations on roadways, bikeways, paths, sidewalks, speed limits, safety considerations, and insurance requirements.

• Prohibits operation by anyone under 15 years of age; requires anyone under 16 to wear a safety helmet meeting bicycle helmet specifications; prohibits carrying passengers or large packages that prevent two-handed control.

• Requires electric foot scooters used between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise to be equipped with lighting and a visible rear lamp; establishes 15 miles per hour as maximum operating speed.

• Mandates rental companies to ensure renters under 16 wear helmets and provide copies of applicable county ordinances; requires permanent registration with $30 fee; establishes penalties for reckless operation.