An Act Regarding the Operation of Pedal-powered Tour Vehicles
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §101, sub-§52-A is enacted to read:
52-A. Pedal-powered tour vehicle. "Pedal-powered tour vehicle" means a device that is primarily propelled by human power, has seating for passengers, is operated by a person seated on a seat and is driven on the ground on 4 wheels by the operator.
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §102, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3. Operation of pedal-powered tour vehicles. Except as provided in this subsection, a municipality may not restrict the operation of a pedal-powered tour vehicle on a public way. A municipality may require the operator of a pedal-powered tour vehicle operating on a public way within that municipality to:
A. Provide evidence of liability insurance; and
B. Comply with equipment standards and traffic restrictions established by the municipality.
summary
This bill defines "pedal-powered tour vehicle" and permits such vehicles to be used on public ways. The bill provides that a municipality may restrict the operation of a pedal-powered tour vehicle on a public way within the municipality only by requiring evidence of liability insurance and compliance with equipment standards and traffic restrictions established by the municipality.