Bill > H3969

This bill establishes regulations for personal delivery devices (PDDs) specifically in Richland County, South Carolina, defining PDDs as electrically powered automated cargo transportation devices weighing no more than 150 pounds and with specific size limitations. The bill allows business entities to operate PDDs in pedestrian areas and on highways, subject to strict operational requirements, including remote monitoring by an operator at least 16 years old, speed limits of 10 miles per hour in pedestrian areas, and restrictions on highway use. PDDs must be equipped with clear owner contact information, a braking system, and nighttime visibility lights, and must obey traffic controls, yield to pedestrians, and avoid interference with vehicles or pedestrians. The bill mandates that operators maintain at least $500,000 in general liability insurance and prohibits transporting hazardous materials. Local governments in Richland County can regulate PDD operation times and locations but cannot completely prohibit their use. Notably, the provisions of this bill are set to expire three years after enactment, serving as a temporary regulatory framework to assess the impact of PDDs in the county.

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3969&session=126&summary=B