Directs MVC to establish public information campaign concerning certain motorized vehicles; establishes 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for certain motorized vehicles.
This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create a public campaign about low-speed electric bicycles, scooters, motorized bicycles, and scooters. It establishes a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for all these vehicles on public roads and mandates that operators obtain a special license after passing a knowledge and skills test. The law also requires manufacturers to label vehicles with speed and motor details, prohibits modifications that increase speed, and clarifies where these vehicles may operate (e.g., banning them on highways with speed limits over 50 mph). It directly affects riders, municipalities, and manufacturers of these vehicles by setting operational rules and safety requirements.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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