A new law, 2019 Wisconsin Act 11, was signed by Governor Evers that allows electric scooters of up to 100 pounds to travel at 15 mph on roads, sidewalks and bike paths subject to local jurisdiction regulations over the details. The bipartisan bill specifies that electric scooters do not have to be registered with the DOT but must meet lighting and brake requirements of Electric Personal Assist Mobility Devices. The cities of Milwaukee and Madison are formulating pilot programs to test approaches to safety and business development through rentals for this new, carbon-free, low-cost mode of transportation. PressRelease, wpr
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