Subject: P.L.2005, c.159 (S-1510) - Regulates operation of motorized scooters and motorcycles.

On July 19, 2005, Acting Governor Codey signed S-1510 into law as P.L.2005,
c.159. The new law was effective July 19, 2005.

The new law makes it unlawful to operate motorized scooters upon
highways, streets and sidewalks; public property or lands with certain exceptions; and the property of another without the consent of the owner of that property or the person who has a contractual right to the use of that property. The law defines "motorized scooters" as miniature motor vehicles which include, but is not limited to, pocket bikes, super pocket bikes, scooters, mini-scooters, sport scooters, mini choppers, mini motorcycles, motorized skateboards, and other vehicles with motors not in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and which have no permanent Federal Safety Certification stickers affixed to the vehicle by the original manufacturer. However, "motorized scooters" do not include electric personal assistive mobility devices, motorized bicycles or low-speed vehicles; or motorized wheelchairs, mobility scooters or similar mobility devices used by persons with physical disabilities or persons where ambulatory mobility has been impaired by age or illness.

A person violating the motorized scooter prohibition is subject to the following penalties:

" For the first offense, a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200, and the seizure of the motorized scooter.

" For the second offense, a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500; the seizure of the motorized scooter; and community service for a period of not greater than 25 hours.

" For the third or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $750; the seizure and forfeiture of the motorized scooter; and community service for a period of not greater than 50 hours.