New York A01254 mandates businesses using electric assist bicycles to require employees and contractors to watch an annual online safety course video.

New York A01254, known as the "electric bicycle instruction and knowledge ensures safety (E-BIKES) act," amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section requiring businesses that use bicycles with electric assist to mandate their employees and independent contractors to view an online safety course video annually. The video, created by the department, must cover safe ownership, operation, battery use, and storage of electric assist bicycles. The department is responsible for making the video available on its website and updating it every twelve months to align with best practices.

New York A01254 mandates businesses using electric assist bicycles to require employees and contractors to watch an annual online safety course video.

New York A01254, known as the "electric bicycle instruction and knowledge ensures safety (E-BIKES) act," amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section requiring businesses that use bicycles with electric assist to mandate their employees and independent contractors to view an online safety course video annually. The video, created by the department, must cover safe ownership, operation, battery use, and storage of electric assist bicycles. The department is responsible for making the video available on its website and updating it every twelve months to align with best practices.