Requiring any person who is 17 years of age and under to wear a helmet when operating an electric-assisted scooter or electric-assisted bicycle and modifying the definition and operation of electric-assisted scooters to include certain specifications and maximum operating speeds.
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Summary
The bill would make it illegal for anyone 17 or younger to ride an electric‑assisted scooter or bicycle without a certified helmet. It also defines scooter specifications, bans riders 13 and younger, limits scooter speed to 15 mph on public ways, and bars scooters from highways. Enforcement would be a warning citation plus a state‑run education program.
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