Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit or restrict the use of a certain mode of transportation on a roadway.

HB 4316 prevents counties and municipalities from banning or fining residents for using transportation modes (like bicycles or scooters) that are already permitted under state law on public roadways. The bill amends Texas Transportation Code sections 251.162 (for counties) and 311.905 (for cities) to prohibit local governments from: (1) restricting such transportation modes, or (2) imposing fines for their use. This directly affects local authorities' ability to create new local restrictions on non-motorized transportation. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and only applies to modes not already restricted by state law.