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SB 406

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF LIGHTED LAMPS ON BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Santanella

Connecticut bill mandates lighted lamps on bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters to enhance nighttime visibility and reduce traffic accidents.

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Bill Summary · SB 406

Legislative bill overview

SB 406 establishes or modifies requirements for lighted lamps on bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters in Connecticut. The bill appears to standardize safety lighting regulations across these three categories of micro-mobility devices to improve visibility and reduce accident risk during low-light conditions.

Why is this important

As electric bicycles and scooters have proliferated in urban and suburban areas, safety concerns have grown regarding collisions with pedestrians and vehicles. Clear lighting requirements protect riders and other road users by ensuring consistent visibility standards across all lightweight vehicles, potentially reducing nighttime and dawn/dusk accidents.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Mandatory lighted lamp requirements may increase upfront purchase prices for lower-income riders or burden existing bike owners with retrofit expenses
  • Specification ambiguity: The bill's exact standards (brightness levels, lamp placement, color requirements) could create enforcement challenges if not precisely defined, leading to inconsistent application
  • Scope creep concerns: Stakeholders may debate whether regulation should extend equally to all three device types given their different speeds, weights, and typical usage patterns (commuting vs. recreational)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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