A3697

Requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be insured and registered with MVC; requires MVC to develop safety training module for registration.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3697 mandates insurance and registration for low-speed electric bicycles and scooters with the MVC, and requires a safety training module.

New Jersey A3697 requires owners of low-speed electric bicycles and scooters to register them with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and maintain insurance. The MVC must develop a safety training module for registration, accessible online and in written form. The registration fee is $8, and certificates are valid for one year. The bill also mandates liability insurance, personal injury protection, and uninsured motorist coverage for these devices. It prohibits operation on non-motorized trails and allows operation on bicycle paths unless restricted by local or state authorities.

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Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee