COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohioans could park certain motor
scooters and motorized cycles on sidewalks under a proposal slated to be
voted on Wednesday by state representatives.
Current Ohio law
bans vehicles from parking on sidewalks, while allowing bicycles. The
proposal would let people park motor scooters or certain motorbikes on
sidewalks, as long they do not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic.
The state Senate passed an earlier version of the bill.
State
Sen. Bill Seitz (syts) of Cincinnati sponsored the measure after
hearing about the parking struggles of his law partner. He has said the
change could encourage people to commute in more energy-efficient ways.
The
measure also would let people drive their historical vehicles on public
roads and highways when traveling to and from locations for
maintenance.
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohioans could park certain motor
scooters and motorized cycles on sidewalks under a proposal slated to be
voted on Wednesday by state representatives.
Current Ohio law
bans vehicles from parking on sidewalks, while allowing bicycles. The
proposal would let people park motor scooters or certain motorbikes on
sidewalks, as long they do not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic.
The state Senate passed an earlier version of the bill.
State
Sen. Bill Seitz (syts) of Cincinnati sponsored the measure after
hearing about the parking struggles of his law partner. He has said the
change could encourage people to commute in more energy-efficient ways.
The
measure also would let people drive their historical vehicles on public
roads and highways when traveling to and from locations for
maintenance.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.