PA HB1633

Authorizes second class, second class A, and third class cities in Pennsylvania to establish shared electric low-speed scooter rental programs with commercial operators, with PennDOT providing oversight

Electric low-speed scooters are defined as devices under 100 pounds with 2-3 wheels, handlebars, electric motor, floorboard or seat, and maximum speed of 20 mph; riders must be at least 16 years old and cannot exceed 15 mph

Operators prohibited from riding on freeways, highways with speed limits of 35+ mph, or business district sidewalks; scooters require front white lights, rear red lights, and side reflectors when used between sunset and sunrise

Commercial scooter-sharing companies must maintain $2 million general liability insurance, $1 million automobile insurance, present labor peace agreements with unions, and establish complaint hotlines displayed on each scooter

Fines established at up to $50 for operating violations, up to $150 for parking violations, up to $150/day for unretrieved abandoned scooters, and up to $1,000/day for operating without required insurance