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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill restricts the use of motorized skateboards, including "hoverboards." A "motorized skateboard" is defined in current law, at N.J.S.A.39:1-1, as a skateboard that is propelled otherwise than by muscular power. The bill revises this definition to clarify that a motorized skateboard includes a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric skateboard, commonly known as a "hoverboard." The bill also requires a person operating a motorized skateboard to wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet and to be at least 16 years of age. The bill prohibits a person from operating a motorized skateboard at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour. A person under the age of 16 who operates a motorized skateboard in violation of the bill's provisions would be warned of the violation by the enforcing official. The parent or legal guardian of the violator may be fined a maximum of $25 for a first offense and a maximum of $100 for a subsequent offense. In addition to the requirements under current law, a business selling or renting motorized skateboards would be required to post a sign at the point where the sale or rental transaction is completed stating: "STATE LAW PROHIBITS ANY PERSON UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE FROM OPERATING A MOTORIZED SKATEBOARD AND REQUIRES A PERSON TO WEAR A HELMET WHEN USING A MOTORIZED SKATEBOARD." This bill is similar to a California law that regulates the use of motorized skateboards.
AI Summary
This bill restricts the use of motorized skateboards, including two-wheeled, self-balancing electric skateboards commonly known as "hoverboards", by establishing several key regulations. The bill expands the legal definition of a motorized skateboard to explicitly include two-wheeled, self-balancing electric models and imposes specific requirements for their operation. Operators must be at least 16 years old, wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet, and are prohibited from traveling faster than 10 miles per hour. For younger individuals who violate these provisions, law enforcement will issue a warning, and their parents or legal guardians may be fined up to $25 for a first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses. Additionally, businesses selling or renting motorized skateboards must post a sign informing customers about the age and helmet requirements. Businesses must also make helmets available for rental if needed. The bill is similar to existing regulations in California and aims to improve safety for users of these increasingly popular personal transportation devices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4206 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4206_I1.HTM |
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