The bill, H.B. No. 3391, amends the Transportation Code to establish new regulations for the operation of motor-assisted scooters. Specifically, it introduces a requirement that individuals operating these scooters on streets, highways, sidewalks, or bicycle paths must attach a flag to the back of the scooter, as prescribed by rules set by the Department of Public Safety. This new provision is added as Subsection (f) to Section 551.352 of the Transportation Code.

The Department of Public Safety is tasked with adopting the necessary rules to implement this new requirement by December 1, 2025. However, compliance with the flag requirement will not be mandatory until February 1, 2026, allowing a grace period for individuals to adjust to the new regulation. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 551.352 (Transportation Code 551)