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§ 11-117.2. Electric low speed scooter

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: January 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 11. Vehicle Laws--Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Definitions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 1, 2021
MD Code, Transportation, § 11-117.2
§ 11-117.2. Electric low speed scooter
Currentness
In general
(a) “Electric low speed scooter” means a vehicle that:
(1) Is designed to transport only the operator;
(2) Weighs less than 100 pounds;
(3) Has single wheels in tandem or a combination of one or two wheels at the front and rear of the vehicle;
(4) Is equipped with handlebars and a platform designed to be stood on while riding;
(5) Is solely powered by an electric motor and human power; and
(6) Is capable of operating at a speed of up to 20 miles per hour.
Electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric wheelchairs and other mobility aids not electric low speed scooters
(b) “Electric low speed scooter” does not include:
(1) An electric personal assistive mobility device; or
(2) An electric wheelchair or other mobility aid used by a disabled individual.

Credits

Added by Acts 2019, c. 227, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019. Amended by Acts 2020, c. 252, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2021; Acts 2020, c. 253, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Transportation, § 11-117.2, MD TRANS § 11-117.2
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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