Establishes bicycle with electric assist safety courses and requires safety certificates for purchasers and identification for operators.

The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to establish bicycle with electric assist safety courses. It requires purchasers of bicycles with electric assist to provide a safety certificate at the time of purchase. Additionally, it mandates that operators of such bicycles carry identification when operating them. The commissioner is authorized to collect a fee for the issuance of safety certificates, except for minors. The commissioner is also directed to establish a system for tracking and replacing these certificates.

Establishes bicycle with electric assist safety courses and requires safety certificates for purchasers and identification for operators.

The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to establish bicycle with electric assist safety courses. It requires purchasers of bicycles with electric assist to provide a safety certificate at the time of purchase. Additionally, it mandates that operators of such bicycles carry identification when operating them. The commissioner is authorized to collect a fee for the issuance of safety certificates, except for minors. The commissioner is also directed to establish a system for tracking and replacing these certificates.