Bill > HB1536

This bill establishes new penalties for unauthorized parking in designated spaces for electric vehicles, mopeds, and motorcycles. Specifically, the legislation prohibits vehicles from parking in spaces clearly marked with signs meeting the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards, unless the vehicle is actively charging (for electric vehicle spaces) or is a moped or motorcycle (for moped/motorcycle spaces). For electric vehicle spaces, violators will be fined a minimum of $62, with 20% of the fine payable to the local municipality where the violation occurred. Similarly, for moped and motorcycle spaces, the same fine structure applies, with the violation defined by parking a non-moped or non-motorcycle vehicle in those designated spaces. The bill amends existing parking regulations and will take effect 60 days after its passage. While the bill does not provide additional funding, the Department of Safety estimates a one-time system change cost of $116,000 to implement these new parking regulations. The exact revenue impact is considered indeterminable, as the number of potential violations cannot be predicted in advance.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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