H.R. 5426 · 116th Congress

To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the unsafe use of electric scooters, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-12-12
Latest action
2019-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Summary

This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a study on the (1) behavior of individuals using electric scooters while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (2) involvement of electric scooters in traffic accidents; and (3) effects on pedestrian, scooter user, and motorist safety resulting from the lack of laws governing the use of electric scooters and a lack of training on their safe operation.