An Act Regarding the Operation of Pedal-powered Tour Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1084
Committee Amendment CA_A_S383 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §116, 29-A MRSA §1771, 29-A MRSA §1927, 29-A MRSA §2093, 29-A MRSA §2112-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 316, L.D. 1084, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Operation of Pedal-powered Tour Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MR.SA §101, sub-§42, as amended by PL 2019, c. 349, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
42. Motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle not operated 
exclusively on railroad tracks, but does not include: 
A. A snowmobile as defined in Title 12, section 13001; 
B. An all-terrain vehicle as defrned in Title 12, section 13001, unless the all-terraiµ 
vehicle is permitted in accordance with section 501, subsection 8 or is operated on a 
way and section 2080 applies; and 
C. A motorized wheelchair, an electric personal assistive mobility device or an 
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D. A pedal-powered tour vehicle. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MR.SA §101, sub-§52-A is enacted to read: 
52-A. Pedal-powered tour vehicle. "Pedal-powered tour vehicle" means a device 
that is primarily propelled by human power, has a maximum operating speed of not more 
than 15 miles per hour, has seating for passengers, is operated by a person seated on a 
seat and is driven on the ground on 4 wheels by the operator. 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §116 is enacted to read: 
§116. Pedal car businesses 
A person may not operate a pedal-powered tour vehicle on a public way in a 
municipality without a commercial pedal car business license issued by the municipality. 
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A municipality that issues a commercial pedal car business license shall comply with the 
following requirements. 
1. Minimum licensing requirements. A municipality may not issue a commercial 
pedal car business license to a person who: 
A. Does not have a Class C driver's license issued by the Secretary of State; 
B. Is in violation of a condition or restriction on that person's Class C driver's license 
or any of the requirements of chapter 11: or 
C. Does not show proof of having general liability insurance and business insurance 
in an amount and type determined appropriate by the municipality. 
2. License fees and renewal. A municipality may establish fees for the issuance and 
renewal of a commercial pedal car business license, which must be consistent with any 
fees the municipality sets for other tourism-based and recreation-based businesses. A 
commercial pedal car business license must be renewed annually and may not be renewed 
unless the applicant establishes compliance with subsections 1 and 4. 
3. Registration number; decal. A commercial pedal car business license must be 
assigned a registration number for each pedal-powered tour vehicle that is permitted to 
operate under the license. The municipality shall provide a registration decal including 
the assigned registration number, which must be displayed on each vehicle registered 
under the commercial pedal car business license. 
A registration decal issued under this subsection must be a minimum of 3 inches in height 
and of uniform color and design as determined by the municipality. The registration 
decal must be mounted on the rear left side of each pedal-powered tour vehicle in a 
location at least 2 inches to the right of the left turn signal. 
4. Equipment inspections. A commercial pedal car business license may not be 
issued or renewed unless each pedal-powered tour vehicle to be operated under the 
license has been inspected within one year from the date of issuance or renewal for 
compliance with the equipment standards in section 1771. 
Sec. 4. 29-A MRSA §1771 is enacted to read: 
§1771. Pedal-powered tour vehicle inspections 
1. Inspection standards. A pedal-powered tour vehicle may not be operated in 
accordance with sections 116 and 2093 unless it meets the inspection standards of this 
section. Pedal-powered tour vehicle equipment subject to inspection must: 
A. Be in good working condition: 
B. Be safely attached or secured to the chassis or body of the pedal-powered tour 
vehicle: 
C. Be mechanically safe; 
D. Not pose a hazard to the occupants of the pedal-powered tour vehicle or to the 
general public: and 
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E. Meet the standards set forth in rules adopted by the Chief of the State Police 
pursuant to subsection 3 or the alternative standards adopted pursuant to subsection 4 
by the municipality in which a pedal-powered tour vehicle is licensed to operate. 
2. Standard for rejection. A pedal-powered tour vehicle must be rejected for 
violation of the inspection standards for equipment if any equipment described in section 
1927. subsection 1 does not function sufficiently for the safety of the general public or is 
loose and not securely attached to the vehicle. 
3. Rules. The Chief of the State Police may adopt rules for the administration and 
enforcement of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine 
technical rules pursuant to Title 5. chapter 375. subchapter 2-A. 
4. Municipal authority. A municipality may adopt alternative inspection and safety 
standards that apply to pedal-powered tour vehicles operated in that municipality 
pursuant to section 116. If a municipality adopts alternative inspection and safety 
standards, the municipality shall notify the Chief of the State Police that such standards 
will be enforced within that municipality instead of the standards set by the Chief of the 
State Police under subsection 3. 
Sec. 5. 29-A MRSA §1927 is enacted to read: 
§1927. Equipment requirements for pedal-powered tour vehicles 
1. Equipment required. A pedal-powered tour vehicle must be equipped with: 
A. Brakes for each wheel: 
B. Headlights that comply with section 1904: 
C. One exterior rearview mirror: 
D. One interior rearview mirror; 
E. A parking brake; 
F. Rearreflectors: 
G. Stop lamps; 
H. Rear lights that comply with section 1905; 
L Turn signal lamps: 
J. Seat belts for all passengers; 
K Seat backs for all passengers; and 
L. Grab rails for passengers to hold on to while seated, 
Nothing in this subsection prohibits a municipality from establishing additional 
equipment and safety requirements for pedal-powered tour vehicles licensed by that 
municipality under section 116. 
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Working condition. 
Equipment required in subsection 1 must be in good 
working condition. 
Sec. 6. 29-A MRSA §2093 is enacted to read: 
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§2093. Operation of pedal-powered tour vehicles 
A person may not operate a pedal-powered tour vehicle on any portion of a public 
way that is not in a municipality, A person operating a pedal-powered tour vehicle on a 
public way in a municipality shall comply with the operational restrictions established in 
this section and the licensing requirements in section 116. 
1. Designated operation zones. A municipality that issues a commercial pedal car 
business license shall designate zones of operation within the municipality where pedal-
powered tour vehicles are permitted to operate. A pedal-powered tour vehicle may not be 
operated on a public way that is not part of a zone of operation designated by a 
municipality. 
A municipality may not designate for the operation of pedal-powered tour vehicles any 
portion of a public way with a speed limit above 15 miles per hour except for a portion of 
a public way at an intersection that must be crossed in order to connect sections of a 
designated zone of operation. 
2. Operator restrictions. Except to make a left tum, the operator of a pedal-
powered tour vehicle on a public way shall keep the vehicle as close to the right curb or 
edge of the public way as practicable. 
Nothing in this subsection exempts the operator of a pedal-powered tour vehicle from 
other rules of operation established under this chapter or prevents a municipality from 
establishing additional restrictions on the operation of pedal-powered tour vehicles. 
Sec. 7. 29-A MRSA §2112-A, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Pedal-powered tour vehicles. The operator of a pedal-powered tour vehicle on a 
public way is subject to every provision in this section related to the operation of a 
vehicle or motor vehicle on a public way. A municipality that allows the operation of 
pedal-powered tour vehicles may establish additional restrictions related to open 
alcoholic beverage containers and the consumption of alcohol by passengers on a pedal-
powered tour vehicle.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment restricts a person from operating 
a pedal-powered tour vehicle on any portion of a public way that is not within a 
municipality, defines "pedal-powered tour vehicle" and exempts pedal-powered tour 
vehicles from the definition of "motor vehicle." It subjects the operator of a pedal-
powered tour vehicle to the open container laws and allows a municipality to establish 
additional restrictions related to open alcoholic beverage containers and the consumption 
of alcohol by passengers on a pedal-powered tour vehicle. The amendment also creates 
equipment requirements for the operation of pedal-powered tour vehicles and creates 
licensing requirements, which include proof of insurance, for any municipality that 
allows the operation of pedal-powered tour vehicles. 
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The amendment requires that, if a municipality allows the operation of a pedal-
powered tour vehicle on a public way, the municipality must create designated zones of 
operation for pedal-powered tour vehicles and such zones may not include public ways 
with a speed limit that exceeds 15 miles per hour. The amendment also creates 
requirements for the operators of pedal-powered tour vehicles and allows municipalities 
to establish other inspection, equipment and safety standards. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: O 1/24/20 feae 
LD 1084 
LR 1661(03) 
An Act Regarding the Operation of Pedal-powered Tour Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "fl' ( S-3E:i;) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with rulemaking can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
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