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S 10016

Requires the division of criminal justice to create and disseminate to police departments a video on bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo

The bill requires a state police training video on EBikes and e-scooters covering classifications, operation rules, helmet/age rules, and enforcement guidance.

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Bill Summary · S 10016

Summary of Bill S 10016 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill would require the Division of Criminal Justice to create and disseminate a instructional video to police departments about bicycles with electric assist (EBikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters).
  • The video is to be produced in cooperation with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Key Provisions

  • New Requirement (Executive Law): Adds a new subdivision 25 to Section 837 of the Executive Law.
  • Content of the Video: The video must cover the following topics:
    • Legal classifications and definitions of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters, including a visual breakdown of classes and common misidentification issues (e.g., throttle vs. pedal-assist).
    • Where these devices may legally operate (streets, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, parks, shared-use paths) and noting local opt-out rules.
    • Speed limits and enforcement guidance: when speed measurement is required, when observational enforcement is permissible, and the relative importance of speed versus practical enforcement considerations.
    • Helmet and age requirements, including guidance on when stops or summonses are appropriate versus when warnings or education are preferred.
    • A review of legal operation of these devices, including riding in bicycle lanes, using pedal-assist devices, and operation of lawful devices that may be unregistered or uninsured.
  • Implementation Scope: The video is intended for dissemination to police departments across the state, aiding law enforcement and compliance with applicable rules for EBikes and e-scooters.

Affected Entities

  • Primary Beneficiaries: Police departments statewide and, by extension, law enforcement officers who encounter EBikes and e-scooters during enforcement and safety activities.
  • Collaborating Agencies: Division of Criminal Justice (to create and disseminate), Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation (to coordinate content and accuracy).

Timing and Procedural Aspects

  • Effective Date: The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.
  • Official Process: The bill is introduced in the Senate (Sen. Addabbo, with co-sponsor) and referred to the Codes Committee for consideration.

Practical Impact

  • Aims to standardize enforcement knowledge and reduce confusion around EBikes and e-scooters among law enforcement.
  • Provides clarity on classifications, permissible operation, helmet/age requirements, and enforcement approaches.
  • Potentially improves consistency in enforcement decisions (e.g., when to issue warnings versus summonses) and enhances public safety through better understanding of device operation and local rules.

Notes

  • The bill focuses on informational training material rather than creating new criminal penalties or substantive changes to existing laws governing EBikes and e-scooters.
  • Specific content priorities emphasize accurate identification, safe operation, and classification to minimize misinterpretation during traffic stops and patrols.

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

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