E-bikes and E-scooters are steadily becoming a prominent means of travel across Pennsylvania. Currently, PA law limits max speeds of 20mph for E-bikes, with no definitions on E-Scooters. While they are a viable mode of transportation, using these low-speed devices on higher speed roads presents a danger to both drivers and to the operators of the devices.

To address this, I plan on introducing legislation that would limit the use of e-bikes and e-scooters on higher-speed state highways and roads to areas that properly post signage that clearly notifies that their use is permitted or there are designated lanes for their use. Additionally, my legislation would define e-scooters and prohibit their use on state highways and roads by any individuals under 16 years old.

Safely operating these new forms of transportation is key to their success, their use on high-speed roads raise many safety concerns. We cannot afford to let significant injuries and fatalities related to these vehicles grow without putting in common-sense regulations in high-speed corridors.

This legislation is about adding protections to save lives.

Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation to make our state roads safer for everybody.