1. Study on the unsafe use of electric scooters
Study required— The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shall conduct a study on—
the behavior of individuals using electric scooters while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
the involvement of electric scooters in traffic accidents; and
the effects on pedestrian, scooter user, and motorist safety resulting from—
the lack of laws governing the use of electric scooters; and
a lack of required training on the safe operation of electric scooters prior to an individual using such a scooter.
Report— Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall submit to Congress a report containing Federal, State, and local policy recommendations based on the findings of the study required by this section.