SB 6316-S - DIGEST

(NOT SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE ORIGINAL BILL)

     Provides that a person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD) shall obey all speed limits and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and human-powered devices at all times.  An operator must also give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.  Except for the limitations of this provision, persons operating an EPAMD have all the rights and duties of a pedestrian.

     Authorizes a municipality to prohibit the operation of an EPAMD on public highways within its jurisdiction where the speed limit is greater than twenty-five miles per hour, but may not otherwise restrict the operation of an EPAMD.