The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code, specifically section 660, to clarify and update regulations regarding the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, low-speed vehicles, electric skateboards, and mopeds on roadways. Key changes include the replacement of the term "person" with "individual" throughout the section, emphasizing the responsibilities of individuals operating these vehicles. The bill also introduces specific conditions under which individuals operating two-wheeled motorcycles may pass between lines of traffic, provided certain safety measures are met. Additionally, it establishes speed limits for electric personal assistive mobility devices and electric skateboards, and outlines the authority of local governing bodies to regulate their operation in various public spaces.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that individuals operating electric personal assistive mobility devices or electric skateboards must yield to pedestrians on sidewalks and provides guidelines for the operation of mopeds and low-speed vehicles, including restrictions on their use on sidewalks and speed limits on highways. It also grants local authorities the power to regulate the use of these vehicles in pedestrian-heavy areas and prohibits their operation in certain locations, such as special charter cities and state parks under the jurisdiction of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission. Overall, the bill aims to enhance safety and clarify the legal framework surrounding the use of these emerging transportation modes.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 257.660