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What HB 4007 Does:
HB 4007 establishes uniform safety standards for e-bikes and other micromobility devices.
By creating clear and enforceable classifications and rules, this bill helps protect riders, reduce crashes, and improve street safety for everyone. Standardized helmet and device regulations ensure that everyone, including young riders, are traveling
safely on Oregon’s streets and trails.
The Specifics:
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Defines a micromobility device as including a propulsion system that provides assistance up to a speed of 28 miles per hour (mph), while distinguishing them from e-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, and
wheelchairs.
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Requires all riders under 16 to wear a safety helmet and that they must be at least 14 to use a class 1 e-bike or e-scooter that provides power up to a speed of 20 mph.
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Creates offenses of improper sale or lease of a vehicle and selling imposter bikes, punishable by maximum fine of $250.
Right now, Oregon has no consistent requirements around the sale and use of these devices. As
a result, imposter bikes, devices capable of exceeding the maximum speed requirements for e-bikes are being deceptively sold and marketed to Oregon consumers, resulting in adverse safety outcomes.
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