Michigan SB1156 regulates the use of electric bicycles by minors and sets penalties for violations.
Michigan SB1156 establishes regulations for the use of electric bicycles by minors, including prohibiting individuals under 14 years old from operating an electric bicycle on public roads, sidewalks, or trails. It mandates that individuals aged 14 to 17 must wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet and have parental permission or supervision when operating an electric bicycle on public roads, sidewalks, or trails. The bill also allows local authorities to regulate or prohibit the use of electric bicycles on certain trails and imposes fines for violations.
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