2018 House Bill 5391 / Public Act 204

Impose regulations on electric skateboards

Introduced in the House

Jan. 10, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R-101)

To prohibit riding an electric skateboard at a speed greater than 25 mph, and ban riding one on a street with a speed limit greater than 25 mph. The bill defines electric skateboard as one that is “no more than 60 inches long and 18 inches wide, is designed to transport only 1 person at a time, has an electrical propulsion system with power of no more than 2,500 watts, and has a maximum speed on a paved level surface of not more than 25 miles per hour.” Riders could go on streets subject to the same rules as bicycles.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Feb. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-6) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 1, 2018

Passed in the House 96 to 13 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 2, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 6, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit riding an electric skateboard at a speed greater than 25 mph, and ban riding one on a street with a speed limit greater than 25 mph. The bill defines electric skateboard as one that is “no more than 60 inches long and 18 inches wide, is designed to transport only 1 person at a time, has an electrical propulsion system with power of no more than 2,500 watts, and has a maximum speed on a paved level surface of not more than 25 miles per hour.” Riders could go on streets subject to the same rules as bicycles.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 19, 2018