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House Bill 2188 |
House Author: Frullo et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-19 |
Senate Sponsor: Alvarado et al. |
House Bill 2188 amends the Transportation Code to provide for the operation of electric bicycles by establishing speed limits, minimum age requirements, and equipment and manufacturer requirements. The bill prohibits the Department of Public Safety (DPS) or a local authority from prohibiting the operation of an electric bicycle on a highway or in an area in which the operation of a nonelectric bicycle is permitted but authorizes DPS or the local authority to prohibit the operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk and establish speed limits for bicycles on certain paths.