HB435

Hawaii HB435 updates laws to regulate electric bicycles, including registration, age restrictions, and safety requirements.

Hawaii HB435 introduces new regulations for electric bicycles, including a permanent registration fee of $30 for class 1 and class 2 electric bicycles, and no fee for class 3. Electric bicycles must comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. Operators must be at least sixteen years old, and class 3 electric bicycles require passengers to wear helmets and must have speedometers. Distributors must provide a booklet detailing state laws and place a sign at the point of sale. Counties may restrict class 1, 2, or 3 electric bicycles on certain paths for safety reasons.