ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2422: personal delivery devices

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Townsend, LD 16

BILL STATUS: Conference

Abstract

Relating to PDD.

Provisions

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

2. Defines a personal delivery device as an electronically powered device that is:

a. Primarily operated on sidewalks and within crosswalks;

b. Operated at a maximum speed of 10 7 mph WITH A WEIGHT OF LESS THAN 200 POUNDS, EXCLUDING CARGO; AND

c. Equipped with technology to operate with or without the active control or monitoring of a person AND A BRAKING SYSTEM THAT COMES TO A CONTROLLED STOP. (Sec. 1) (Conference)

3. Allows operation of a PDD on sidewalks, within crosswalks and roadways.

a. REQUIRES A PDD OPERATED ON A ROADWAY TO TRAVEL AT A MAXIMUM SPEED OF 25 MPH AND AS FAR TO THE RIGHT AS PRACTICABLE. (Sec. 3-4) (Conference)

4. Stipulates a PDD has all the applicable rights and duties of pedestrians. (Sec. 4)

5. REQUIRES AN OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A PDD TO MAINTAIN AN INSURANCE POLICY THAT PROVIDES GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE OF AT LEAST $100,000 FOR DAMAGES.  (Sec. 4) (Conference)  

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

7. Excludes PDDs from registration and motor vehicle insurance requirements. (Sec. 5-6) 

8. Allows a local authority to:

a. Permit a PDD to exceed maximum speed AND WEIGHT restrictions.

b. ALLOW AN OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A PDD TO MAINTAIN AN INSURANCE POLICY THAT PROVIDES LESS THAN $100,000 FOR DAMAGES. (Sec. 2) (Conference)

9. CONTAINS A REPEAL DATE OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2020. (Sec. 7-8) (Conference)

10. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 5)

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14. Fifty-third Legislature                          HB 2422

15. Second Regular Session                       Version 5: Conference

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