MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
2022 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Ch. 313 (S.B. 1430) (WEST)
2022 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Ch. 313 (S.B. 1430) (WEST)
OKLAHOMA 2022 SESSION LAW SERVICE
Fifty-Eighth Legislature, 2022 Second Regular Session
CHAPTER 313
S.B. No. 1430
MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
An Act relating to motorized scooters; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1–133.3, which relates to the definition of a motorized scooter; modifying definition; requiring minimum age to operate a motorized scooter; requiring operator to observe all applicable traffic safety regulations; authorizing municipalities to regulate the usage of motorized scooters; and providing an effective date.
SUBJECT: Motorized scooters
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
<< OK ST T. 47 § 1–133.3 >>
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1–133.3, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1–133.3. Motorized scooter.
A. A “motorized scooter” is any vehicle having:
1. Not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;
2. Handlebars and a foot support or seat for the use of the operator; and
3. A power source that is capable of propelling the vehicle at a maximum design speed of not more than twenty-five (25) thirty-five (35) miles per hour on level ground, and:
a. if the power source is a combustion engine, has a piston or rotor displacement of thirty-five fifty cubic centimeters (35 cu cm) (50 cc) or less regardless of the number of chambers in the power source, or
b. if the power source is electric, has a power output of not more than one thousand (1,000) watts is programmed by the manufacturer not to exceed thirty-five (35) miles per hour on level ground.
Regardless of power source, local governments may set maximum speed requirements by local ordinance.
B. For purposes of this section, an electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined in Section 1–114A of this title, bicycle, electric-assisted bicycle, or motorized bicycle, as defined in Section 1–104 of this title, shall not be considered a motorized scooter.
C. A motorized scooter shall not be required to be registered under the laws of this state.
1. The operator of a motorized scooter shall be at least fourteen (14) years of age unless an older age is required by local ordinance.
2. The operator of a motorized scooter shall not be required to possess a driver license or unless required by local ordinance.
3. The operator of a motorized scooter shall not be required to comply with the vehicle insurance or financial responsibility laws of this state unless required by local ordinance, and shall observe all applicable traffic safety regulations when driving on a public roadway as required by statute and local ordinances.
D. Municipalities shall have authority to regulate the usage of motorized scooters on all public roadways, trails, sidewalks, and other public spaces, and to determine appropriate locations for use.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2022.
Approved May 20, 2022.
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