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SB0382
Micromobility Devices Safety and Reporting Act
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM
In one sentence
This bill sets new rules for electric bicycles near pedestrians, creates a task force to study safety laws, and requires police agencies to track crashes involving these devices.
What it does
- Requires people on shared paths not next to roads to yield to pedestrians and make an audible signal before passing them.
- Limits the speed of electric bicycles to 10 miles per hour when a pedestrian is within 50 feet on sidewalks or other walking areas.
- Creates a Micromobility Device Safety Task Force under the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to study safety laws.
- Requires law enforcement agencies to keep a list of all crashes they investigate involving micromobility devices, including details like date, time, operator age, and license status if known.
- Mandates that police departments submit crash data reports to state officials by October 15, 2026.
Who it affects
- People who operate electric bicycles on sidewalks or shared pathways
- The Florida Highway Patrol and local police departments
- Members of the new Micromobility Device Safety Task Force
Limits and unknowns
- The bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 25, 2026, so it may not become law unless overridden.
- The text does not specify what happens if a person breaks the new speed rules other than calling it a noncriminal traffic infraction.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Micromobility device
- Small vehicles like electric bicycles or motorized scooters used for short trips.
- Shared pathway
- A path designed for both pedestrians and cyclists that is not next to a regular road, often found in parks.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Micromobility Devices
Official activity
Bill history
- Vetoed by Governor