This legislative change is projected to enhance the mobility options for skateboard users, offering them greater freedom to navigate urban landscapes. By permitting skateboarding on local roadways, the bill aligns with broader trends in urban transportation that promote alternative modes of travel. However, local municipalities will hold the power to determine specific regulations regarding skateboard use, ensuring an adaptable approach that considers community safety and roadway conditions.
Summary
Assembly Bill 448 aims to amend current legislation regarding the use of skateboards on roadways in Wisconsin. Under existing laws, skateboards are classified as 'play vehicles', which prohibits their operation on roadways except when crossing at designated crosswalks. AB448 seeks to redefine skateboards, thereby removing them from the 'play vehicle' category and allowing their operation on roadways governed by local authorities, contingent upon any restrictions these authorities may impose.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding AB448 focus on potential safety concerns and the responsibilities of local governments. Advocates argue that allowing skateboards on roadways can promote recreational use and offer a non-motorized transport option, which may alleviate traffic congestion. Conversely, opponents raise concerns about increased hazards for both skateboard users and drivers, emphasizing that adequate safety measures need to be in place to mitigate risks associated with this legislative change.
Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4334'25
Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends secs. 303, 320a, 601c & 653a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.); adds secs. 79g & 79h & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4335'25
A BILL to amend and reenact ยงยง 46.32-833 and 46.2-905 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-821.1, relating to traffic regulation; bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric power-assisted bicycles, and motorized skateboards or scooters.
Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 216'25
Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends secs. 303, 320a, 601c & 653a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.); adds secs. 79g & 79h & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 217'25
Enacts the "responsible implementation of e-bike regulations for safe cycling (RIDERS) act; defines "electric skateboard" and "electric personal mobility device"; requires the registration of all electric personal mobility devices, including, but not limited to, bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters and electric skateboards; makes related provisions.
Increases the fines for certain traffic offenses to one hundred dollars ($100) and adds fines of one hundred dollars ($100) for offenses required by law but omitted from the schedule.
Traffic control: traffic regulation; filtering between lanes by a motorcycle; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 660 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.660).