ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2422: personal delivery devices

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Townsend, LD 16

BILL STATUS: Transportation & Infrastructure

Abstract

Relating to PDD.

Provisions

1. Allows a local authority to adopt restrictions for the safe operation of PDDs. (Sec. 2)

2. Prohibits the operation of a PDD on nonmotorized trails or bicycle paths that are maintained by the state or local authority. (Sec. 2)

3. Allows operation of a PDD on sidewalks and crosswalks. (Sec. 3)

4. Grants a PDD the same rights and duties as a pedestrian using the sidewalk or crosswalk. (Sec. 3)

5. Stipulates a PDD must not interfere with pedestrians or traffic and is required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians using the sidewalk or crosswalk. (Sec. 3)

6. Requires a PDD:

a. Follow all traffic and pedestrian control signals and devices;

b. Have a plate or marker with a ID device number that has the contact information for of the operator; and

c. Be equipped with a braking system that enables the PDD to come to a controlled stop. (Sec. 3)

7. Prohibits an operator from:

a. Operating a PDD on a public highway;

b. Operating a PDD on a sidewalk or crosswalk without actively controlling or monitoring its navigation; and

c. Using the PDD to transport hazardous materials. (Sec. 3)

8. Requires an eligible entity that owns and operates a personal delivery device maintain an insurance policy that covers the entity and the entity's agents including the operator.

a. Specifies the insurance policy must provide a general liability coverage of at least $100,000 for damages. (Sec. 3)

9. Prohibits an unauthorized person from operating a PDD.

a. Establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation. (Sec. 3)

10. Excludes PDDs from registration and motor vehicle insurance requirements. (Sec. 4-5) 

11. Excludes PDD from the definitions of a motor vehicle and vehicle. (Sec. 1)

12. Defines an eligible entity, personal delivery device and personal delivery device operator. (Sec. 1)

13. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 4)

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17. Fifty-third Legislature                          HB 2422

18. Second Regular Session                       Version 1: Transportation & Infrastructure

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