RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 214 (SB 147) 2021 Regular Session Ward
Provides for definitions relative to personal delivery devices.
Provides that the operation of a personal delivery device is governed by law and Federal
Aviation Administration airport regulations.
Provides that a personal delivery device cannot be considered a vehicle.
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.
Requires that a personal delivery device yield to pedestrians and not obstruct right-of-ways
to all other lawful traffic.
Prohibits a personal delivery device from transporting hazardous materials.
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.
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.
Provides that local authorities may prohibit personal delivery devices, by local resolution or
ordinance, if the local government determines that the prohibition is in the interest of public
safety.
Provides that personal delivery devices may also be prohibited by airport authorities by
resolution or ordinance in the interest of public safety.
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 (June 11, 2021).
(Adds R.S. 32:210 - 210.7)