S 4206 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Restricts use of motorized skateboards.

S 4206 restricts the use of motorized skateboards, including self-balancing electric skateboards commonly known as "hoverboards." The bill prohibits anyone under 16 from operating these devices and requires operators to wear a properly fitted helmet meeting safety standards. It also limits operation to 10 miles per hour or less and mandates that businesses selling or renting motorized skateboards post specific warning signs at the point of sale or rental. Parents or guardians of underage violators could face fines of up to $25 for a first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses. The bill applies to all public spaces where motorized skateboards are operated, aiming to improve safety for users and pedestrians.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Benjie Wimberly
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