Bill > SB745

This bill proposes several changes to Hawaii's laws regarding electric bicycles, primarily focusing on safety and legal classification. The bill defines a "high-speed electric bicycle" as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with an electric motor of 750 watts or one horsepower, capable of reaching at least 20 miles per hour on a flat surface. It expands existing bicycle helmet requirements, mandating that all riders under 18 years old operating a high-speed electric bicycle, or riding in a restraining seat or trailer attached to such a bicycle, must wear a properly fitted and tested safety helmet. The bill also updates legal definitions to classify high-speed electric bicycles as a type of motorcycle for regulatory purposes, which could have implications for licensing and operation. Violations of the helmet requirement would result in a fine of up to $25, with parents or guardians of minors being held liable for the fine. These changes aim to enhance safety for young riders of high-speed electric bicycles by ensuring they wear protective headgear and clarifying the legal status of these increasingly popular vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=745&year=2026