§ 47-11-805.2. Electric-assisted bicycle operators.  


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  • Notwithstanding any other provision of law, operators of electric-assisted bicycles, as defined in Section 1-104 of this title, shall:

    1.  Possess a Class A, B, C or D license, but shall be exempt from a motorcycle endorsement;

    2.  Not be subject to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements only as they pertain to the operation of electric-assisted bicycles;

    3.  Be authorized to operate an electric-assisted bicycle wherever bicycles are authorized to be operated;

    4.  Be prohibited from operating an electric-assisted bicycle wherever bicycles are prohibited from operating; and

    5.  Wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet which meets the standards of the American National Standards Institute or the Snell Memorial Foundation Standards for protective headgear for use in bicycling, provided such operator is eighteen (18) years of age or less.

Added by Laws 1996, c. 285, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.  Renumbered from § 19-201 of this title by Laws 2002, c. 397, § 35, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.  Amended by Laws 2004, c. 521, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2004.