HR 5426
To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the unsafe use of electric scooters, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to investigate the safety concerns surrounding the increasing use of electric scooters. Specifically, the bill mandates a study examining how alcohol and drugs affect scooter riders, the role of scooters in traffic accidents, and the impact of current regulations and training gaps on the safety of pedestrians, scooter users, and drivers. The study’s findings will be used to inform policy recommendations for Congress, state, and local governments.
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Primary sponsor
Albio Sires
Cosponsors
Donald M., Jr. Payne
Tom Malinowski
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