This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's Revised Statutes regarding personal delivery devices (PDDs). It introduces new definitions for terms such as "nonpedestrian area," which now includes bicycle lanes and shoulders of highways with a speed limit of fifty-five miles per hour or less, and "pedestrian area," which expands to include parking lots. The bill also redefines the operational parameters for PDDs, allowing them to operate in both pedestrian and nonpedestrian areas without the requirement to display lights at night and removes the previous restriction on crossing certain roadways.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the rights and responsibilities of personal delivery devices, stating that they will have the same legal rights and duties as pedestrians or bicyclists, except where such duties cannot apply or would unreasonably burden the operation of the device. Local governments are granted the authority to regulate PDDs, provided their regulations align with the new provisions. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB606 Original: 32:210(3), 32:4(2), 32:6(A)(1)
HB606 Engrossed: 32:210(3), 32:4(2), 32:6(A)(1)
HB606 Enrolled: 32:210(3), 32:4(2), 32:6(A)(1)
HB606 Act 437: 32:210(3), 32:4(2), 32:6(A)(1)