Bill > HB1445

This bill modifies the requirements for the operation and equipment of electric bicycles, electric scooters, and electric unicycles in New Hampshire. It establishes that electric bicycles capable of speeds over 15 mph must be operated on the roadway and subject to motor vehicle laws, while electric bicycles under 15 mph are exempt from registration and licensing requirements. The bill also classifies electric scooters and electric unicycles as motor vehicles and restricts their use on sidewalks, bike paths, and rail trails. The bill requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to develop procedures for registering these vehicles by January 1, 2025, and the law will take effect on July 1, 2024.