Digest: The Act defines what a "powered micromobility device" is. It also combines the laws for kids under 16, making it clear that they must wear helmets when riding bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and some other vehicles. ODOT must tell the public about these new laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). [Digest: The Act defines what a "powered micromobility device" is. It also combines the laws for kids under 16, making it clear that they must wear helmets when riding bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and some other vehicles. Kids who are 12 and older can use e-scooters and certain e-bikes. ODOT must tell the public about these new laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).] Defines "powered micromobility device" for the vehicle code. Consolidates and makes uniform standards for wearing protective headgear for children under 16 years of age when riding or using a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, motor assisted scooter, powered micromobility device and certain nonmotorized vehicles. Provides that a person [12] 14 years of age or older can use a [motor assisted scooter or] Class 1 [or Class 2] electric assisted bicycle. Provides that a person 16 years of age or older can use a Class 2 or Class 3 electric assisted bicycle. Directs the Department of Transportation to undertake a public information campaign to inform the public about the changes to the law and develop a safety education program.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 803.030, 803.305, 806.020, 811.050, 811.440, 814.512, 814.485, 814.486, 814.489, 814.488, 815.052, 815.281, 815.280, 153.633, 153.645, 153.650, 153.660
A-Engrossed: 803.030, 803.305, 806.020, 811.050, 811.440, 814.512, 814.485, 814.486, 814.489, 814.488, 815.052, 815.281, 153.633, 153.645, 153.650, 153.660