ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2422: personal delivery devices

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Townsend, LD 16

BILL STATUS: Chaptered

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 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)

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)

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)   

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)

9. Contains a repeal date of September 1, 2020. (Sec. 7-8)

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

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14. Fifty-third Legislature                          HB 2422

15. Second Regular Session                       Version 6: Chaptered

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