Bill > A06403

This bill requires license plates for certain bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters that can reach speeds of 40 miles per hour, and raises the minimum age for operating or purchasing these vehicles from 16 to 18 years old. The legislation mandates that such bicycles and scooters must be registered with the department and display a unique license plate on the rear of the vehicle, which will indicate whether the vehicle is for personal or commercial use. Sellers of these electric-assisted vehicles must verify the purchaser's age using specific forms of identification, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID, and must submit a copy of the age verification to the commissioner. The bill also prohibits anyone under 18 from operating or being a passenger on these vehicles, and sets a nominal fee for the license plates to be determined by the commissioner. This legislation aims to increase safety by restricting the use of high-speed electric bicycles and scooters to adult users and implementing a registration system to track these vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6403