H.E.A. 1649, P.L. 142
Effective: July 1, 2019
Provides that an electric foot scooter is not a motor vehicle for purposes of certain motor vehicle laws. Provides that an electric foot scooter has all rights and duties that apply to a person operating a bicycle. Exempts electric foot scooters from financial responsibility. Provides for certain equipment requirements for electric foot scooters. Allows an electric foot scooter to be parked on a sidewalk in certain instances. Prohibits an electric foot scooter from operating on an interstate highway. Provides that a local authority, with respect to private roads and highways under the authority’s jurisdiction, may regulate the standing or parking of electric foot scooters. Provides that a local authority, with respect to private roads and highways under the authority’s jurisdiction, may regulate the operation of electric foot scooters and require the registration and licensing of electric foot scooters
Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1649