Bill > HB06862

This bill comprehensively updates Connecticut's laws regarding electric bicycles, electric scooters, and motor-driven cycles, focusing on safety, classification, and consumer protection. The bill redefines "electric scooter" and "motor-driven cycle" to clarify their legal status, increasing the weight limit for electric scooters from seventy-five to one hundred pounds and modifying the definition to include devices designed for upright or seated riding. It requires manufacturers of electric bicycles to affix conspicuous labels with classification, maximum speed, and motor wattage information, and prohibits modifying electric bicycles in ways that change their motor-powered speed or classification without updating the label. The bill also makes it an unfair trade practice to sell or advertise vehicles that do not meet the definition of an electric bicycle as such, mandating that sellers disclose the vehicle's true classification and potential legal restrictions. Additionally, the bill establishes rules for electric bicycle and scooter operation, including age restrictions, helmet requirements, and limitations on where these vehicles can be ridden, such as prohibiting class 3 electric bicycles on certain trails. The legislation aims to enhance safety, provide clear guidelines for manufacturers and consumers, and ensure that electric micromobility vehicles are properly classified and used.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation Committee (J)

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