In the latest legislative development from Tallahassee, Florida’s lawmakers have sent a significant bill to Governor Ron DeSantis that could soon impose speed limits on electric bicycles. The legislation, known as SB 382, marks a pivotal step in enhancing safety protocols for E-Bikes across the state.
Initially introduced in November by State Senator Keith Truenow, a Republican from Tavares, the bill aims to establish new safety regulations specifically for electric bicycles. After gaining legislative approval in March, the proposal was formally presented to the governor on Monday for potential enactment.
Central to the bill’s provisions is a speed limit restriction, capping E-Bike speeds at 10 mph on sidewalks and shared pathways when pedestrians are within a 50-foot radius. This measure is designed to ensure pedestrian safety amidst the growing popularity of E-Bikes.
Should this regulation be violated, offenders would face a monetary penalty of $30, reinforcing the state’s commitment to enforce these new safety standards. As the bill awaits the governor’s decision, it represents a significant move towards more regulated and safer use of electric bicycles in Florida.
Anyone who breaks this rule could face a fine of $30.
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The bill also creates the Micromobility Device Safety Task Force to recommend improvements to state law when it comes to public safety for devices like e-bikes.
Furthermore, SB 382 requires law enforcement to start tracking crashes that involve E-Bikes and other micromobility devices.
SB 382 also originally had a provision that would have required a driver’s license for Class 3 E-Bikes. That rule was ultimately scrapped from the bill, though.
If signed by DeSantis, SB 382 is set to take effect on July 1.
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