Electric Personal Vehicles (Use on Highways) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Provides a legal framework for using electric personal vehicles on public highways.
• Defines what counts as an electric personal vehicle and sets safety and usage rules.
• Addresses enforcement, accountability and safety standards for users and manufacturers.
• Originates in the Lords and is currently at its second reading in the House of Lords.
• Details and practical rules will be developed as the bill progresses through Parliament.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords, an early stage where the general principles are discussed. It has not yet progressed to committee stage or to the House of Commons.