LOCAL LAW NO. "H" FOR 2021
A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, RELATING TO THE SAFE USE OF ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND BICYCLES WITH ELECTRIC ASSIST
Introduced: 8/9/21
By Messrs. Domalewicz, Feeney, Bruschi, Commisso, Ricard, Miller and Ms. Cunningham:
BE IT ENACTED by the Albany County Legislature as follows:
Section 1. Title
This local law shall be known as the "Albany County Electric Scooter and E-Bike Helmet Law."
Section 2. Legislative Intent
The Albany County Legislature hereby finds and determines that electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist contain motors which can rapidly increase the speed of such devices up to twenty miles an hour.
The Legislature further finds and determines that individuals operating electric scooters or riding on bicycles with electric assist are vulnerable to injury when riding at increased speeds.
The Legislature further finds and determines that, to protect the safety of operators and passengers, all individuals operating electric scooters or riding on bicycles with electric assist should be required to wear protective helmets.
Section 3. Definitions
As used in this local law, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) "Electric Scooter" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 114-E of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(b) "Bicycle with Electric Assist" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 102-C of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Section 4. Helmet Requirements for Certain Electric Assisted Devices
(a) Any individual operating an electric scooter shall wear a helmet.
(b) Any individual operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle with electric assist shall wear a helmet.
(c) Any helmet worn to comply with this local law shall conform to the requirements established by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
(d) For purposes of this section, wearing a helmet...
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