Bill > H3126

This bill aims to regulate the use of mobile carrying devices, which are defined as electrically powered devices that are operated on sidewalks and crosswalks, intended primarily for transporting personal property, weigh less than 90 pounds, have a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour, and are equipped with technology to transport personal property with the active monitoring of the property owner. The bill specifies that mobile carrying devices are not considered vehicles unless expressly defined as such by law, and outlines requirements for their operation, such as complying with local ordinances, having a personal property owner actively monitoring the device, and yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians. The bill also prohibits certain actions, such as failing to comply with traffic or pedestrian control devices and signals, unreasonably interfering with pedestrians or traffic, and transporting hazardous material. Violations of the bill's provisions are considered infractions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3126