H.E.A. 1236, P.L. 206 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines the term "electric bicycle" as a bicycle equipped with: (1) operable pedals; and (2) an electric motor with a power output not greater than 750 watts. Provides that an electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle. Provides that the operator of an electric bicycle is: (1) subject to all of the duties; and (2) entitled to all of the … [Read more...] about Electric bicycles
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles
H.B. 1506, P.L. 178 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that if one or more of the following taxes have not been paid for one or more preceding years, the bureau of motor vehicles may collect only the tax for the year immediately preceding the current registration year, the current registration year, and the year immediately following the current registration year: (1) The county … [Read more...] about Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Electric foot scooters
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 … [Read more...] about Electric foot scooters
Traffic crimes
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 186 on traffic crimes, sponsored by Rep. McNamara. This bill provides: an operator of a motor vehicle who operates a motor vehicle after the operator's driving privileges have been suspended or revoked and causes an accident that results in injury or death to another person commits a separate offense for each person injured or … [Read more...] about Traffic crimes
Traffic amnesty program
The Senate Committee on Tax & Fiscal Policy heard HB 1141, sponsored by Sen. Bohacek and Sen. Taylor. The bill passed by the House established a traffic amnesty program for 18 months during the latter half of FY 2020 and all of FY 2021. A person with an outstanding license suspension could file a petition, which would not be an admission of guilt or liability, in court to pay a … [Read more...] about Traffic amnesty program