Bill > H3738

This bill updates Massachusetts law regarding mopeds and motorized scooters by revising their legal definitions and establishing new operational requirements. The bill redefines a "motorized bicycle" or "moped" as a pedal or non-pedal bicycle with a motor not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters that can operate between 15 and 30 miles per hour, and defines a "motorized scooter" as a two or three-wheeled device powered by an electric or gas motor capable of propelling the device over 15 miles per hour. The legislation mandates that motorized bicycles and scooters must now be registered with the state, similar to motor vehicles, and requires owners to obtain number plates and carry a minimum insurance policy of $1,000. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for liability in cases of accidents, ensuring that owners can be held jointly responsible with operators if they leave the scene of a collision without identifying themselves. The changes also incorporate motorized bicycles and scooters into existing sections of transportation law, effectively treating them more like motor vehicles in terms of legal requirements and regulatory oversight.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3738