We’ve updated our motorcycle and e-bike laws to reflect our continued efforts to promote public safety and adapt to emerging technologies on our roads.
A new law raises the age from 18 to 21 for requiring motorcyclists to wear a helmet and raises the age from 16 to 18 and under for children to wear a helmet while riding bicycles, scooters, and skateboards.
Starting October 1st, a new law will crack down on street takeovers and reckless ATV and dirt bike use. This new law will allow municipalities to seize and destroy illegal ATVs, dirt bikes, and mini motorcycles, and also allows towns to fine and impound vehicles used in street takeovers. The new law will also require permanent license revocation after a third offense involving illegal racing or takeovers.
There is also more good news for drivers - a new law is changing how towing works in our state, making it harder for cars to be towed from private property and easier for people to get their cars back if they are towed. Right now, state law lets towing companies start the process of selling a towed car worth $1,500 or less just 15 days after the tow, which is one of the shortest timelines in the country. That means if you don’t act fast, your car could be gone for good. The new law doesn’t change that 15-day starting point, but it adds more steps before a car can actually be sold. Now, tow companies have to make a real effort to contact the car’s owner and can’t finalize the sale until 30 days after the tow.
Follow the link below for the complete list, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. |
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