8-15,113. Operation of electric-assisted scooter; where; exceptions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an electric-assisted scooter on any interstate highway, federal highway or state highway.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), traffic regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply to electric-assisted scooters.

(c) The governing body of a city or county may adopt an ordinance or resolution that further restricts or prohibits the operation of electric-assisted scooters on any public highway, street or sidewalk within such city or county.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), the provisions of subsection (a) shall not prohibit an electric-assisted scooter from crossing a federal or state highway.

(e) This section shall be a part of and supplemental to the uniform act regulating traffic on highways.

History: L. 2019, ch. 61, § 8; July 1.