" This bill establishes a required annual registration fee for all bicycles and electric bicycles operating on state or municipally funded paths, trails, and roadways which bicycles and electric bicycles are permitted to be ridden on. The bill also establishes a penalty for failure to register and directs funds from said fees and penalties to the commissioner of the department of transportation for the creation and maintenance of bicycle routes, lanes, paths, or trails in the state."
"In its proposed form, HB1703 would require ALL bike and e-bike owners to pay an annual $50-per-bike registration fee. That blanket requirement would include everything from kids' bikes to class 3 electric commuters, and everything in between. Additionally, cyclists who fail to register their bicycles with the DMV would be subject to a $100 fine per violation. Per the quote from the HB1703 proposal, all of the funds generated would be used " for the creation and maintenance of bicycle routes, lanes, paths, or trails in the state. ""
HB1703 would impose a $50 annual registration fee on all bicycles and electric bicycles operating on state or municipally funded paths, trails, and roadways. The requirement would apply broadly, covering everything from children's bikes to class 3 electric commuters. Failure to register would result in a $100 fine per violation. Revenue and penalties would be directed to the commissioner of the department of transportation for creation and maintenance of bicycle routes, lanes, paths, and trails. The bill was proposed to increase funding for transportation projects rather than as a safety measure, with Rep. Thomas Walsh as primary sponsor.
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