Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes bill to legalize shared electric scooter programs

Electric scooters are legal to sell in Pennsylvania but illegal to use on streets and public sidewalks, prompting a state lawmaker to push for a change. State Rep. Emily Kinkead of Allegheny County plans to introduce a bill that would allow a type of shared scooter program. “It’s built on a pilot program that was successful in Pittsburgh a couple of years ago,” Kinkead said. The proposal would set speed limits and restrict scooters to roads and bike lanes.If passed, municipalities would help regulate these programs, and police would provide enforcement.

Electric scooters are legal to sell in Pennsylvania but illegal to use on streets and public sidewalks, prompting a state lawmaker to push for a change.

State Rep. Emily Kinkead of Allegheny County plans to introduce a bill that would allow a type of shared scooter program.

“It’s built on a pilot program that was successful in Pittsburgh a couple of years ago,” Kinkead said.

The proposal would set speed limits and restrict scooters to roads and bike lanes.

If passed, municipalities would help regulate these programs, and police would provide enforcement.