This bill mandates that low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters must be registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and insured. It requires the MVC to create a safety training module that registration applicants must complete, which will be available online and in written form upon request. To obtain a registration certificate, applicants must submit a proper application, pay the registration fee, complete the safety training module, and ensure that the vehicle type is approved by the MVC. The registration certificate will include a label for proof of registration, and both initial registration and renewal fees are set at eight dollars. The bill also prohibits the operation of these vehicles unless they are registered.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that owners or registered owners of low-speed electric bicycles and scooters must maintain liability insurance, personal injury protection for pedestrians, and uninsured motorist coverage. The legal language has been amended to include low-speed electric bicycles and scooters in existing insurance requirements, ensuring that they are treated similarly to other motor vehicles in terms of liability and coverage. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the seventh month following its enactment, allowing the MVC to prepare for its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17:28-1.3, 39:6A-14, 39:4-14.16, 39:6B-1