The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Xavier I. Alexander.
DIGEST
SB 147 Original 2021 Regular Session Ward
Proposed law provides for definitions relative to personal delivery devices.
Proposed law provides that the operation of a personal delivery device should be governed only by
this Subpart.
Proposed law provides that a personal delivery device shall not be considered a vehicle.
Proposed law provides that a business entity may be the operator of a personal delivery device,
through an agent of the business entity, that is trained and capable of monitoring or exercising
physical control of the personal delivery device.
Proposed law provides that a personal delivery device shall yield to pedestrians and not obstruct
right-of-ways to all other traffic.
Proposed law provides that a personal delivery device shall not transport hazardous materials.
Proposed law provides that a personal delivery device may be operated at speeds of up to 12 miles
per hour in a pedestrian area or at speeds up to 20 miles per hour in a nonpedestrian area.
Proposed law provides that a personal delivery device shall be equipped with markers and a unique
identification number. Further provides that a personal delivery device shall be equipped with a
braking system, and lights on the front and rear that are visible up to 500 feet.
Proposed law provides that local authority cannot regulate the operation of a personal delivery device
in a manner that is inconsistent with this Subpart.
Proposed law provides that a business entity that operates a personal delivery device shall maintain
no less than $100,000 of general liability insurance on the personal delivery device.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 32:210 - 210.7)