San Mateo Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a pilot program in San Mateo County to restrict the operation of class 1 and 2 electric bicycles by individuals under 12 years old. Local authorities can adopt ordinances prohibiting this, with a warning period initially followed by a $25 fine. Parents or legal guardians of underage violators can be held jointly liable for the fine. The county must report on the program's effectiveness, including traffic stops, enforcement actions, and crash data related to underage riders.
Key provisions
- Allows San Mateo County (or unincorporated areas) to prohibit people under 12 from operating class 1 or 2 electric bicycles.
- Initial enforcement involves a warning notice for 60 days, followed by a $25 fine.
- Parents or legal guardians are jointly liable with the minor for fines.
- Requires the county to submit a report to the legislature by January 1, 2030, detailing program data.
- Mandates a public information campaign before ordinance enactment.
- Allows completion of an electric bicycle safety course as an alternative to paying a fine.
- Requires a public meeting to review the San Diego Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program report if the ordinance is adopted before its release.
- The pilot program will expire on January 1, 2031.
Who is affected
- Residents of San Mateo County
- Parents and legal guardians of minors
- Electric bicycle users
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