SB 1007 Summary

• Establishes regulatory framework for electric foot scooters in Hawaii by adding new section to Chapter 291C, granting operators same rights and duties as vehicle drivers with specified exceptions.

• Requires electric foot scooter operators to be at least 15 years old, prohibits carrying passengers or cargo that prevents two-handed control, and limits maximum speed to 15 miles per hour.

• Mandates equipment standards for nighttime operation including front white lamp (visible 500 feet), rear lamp (visible 600 feet), reflective material (4 square inches, visible 600 feet), and brakes capable of stopping within 25 feet from 10 mph.

• Requires registration of electric foot scooters with $30 permanent registration fee under Chapter 249, with counties authorized to adopt additional ordinances regulating operations on roadways, bikeways, sidewalks, safety requirements, and insurance.

• Authorizes counties to designate specific storage and docking locations for electric foot scooters and requires rental companies to provide renters with copies of applicable county ordinances.