Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety of Micromobility Devices

Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety of Micromobility Devices

Congresswoman Titus (D-NV1) today introduced legislation to help keep children and young adults who use electric scooters and other micromobility devices safe.

"We can and must do more to circumvent preventable traffic accidents," said Congresswoman Titus. "My MOVE Act will help us better understand the risks associated with using electric scooters and other micromobility devices. By establishing best practices for safety and unlocking funding for educational campaigns, my bill will help families make more informed decisions about how young people can safely engage with these devices."

The Micromobility Oversight and Vulnerability Evaluation (MOVE) Act directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to study the risks of injuries and deaths associated with using micromobility devices, with a focus on children and young adults.

The bill directs NHTSA to develop best practices for using micromobility devices to help save lives and prevent serious injuries. It also authorizes NHTSA to fund public education and awareness campaigns for safely using these devices.

Micromobility devices, such as electric bikes and scooters, are important to transportation in Las Vegas. In recent years, however, hospitals in Southern Nevada have seen a startling increase in injuries and fatalities involving those devices. In November, Sunrise Hospital Trauma Center had treated over 170 patients with injuries related to e-scooters and e-bikes so far this year. Meanwhile, University Medical Center Trauma Center had treated nearly 190 injured e-scooter or e-bike riders in 2025, which represents a 400 percent increase over the past three years.

In 2024, Nevada ranked the 10^th deadliest state for pedestrians in the United States. In fact, 2024 was the deadliest year on Clark County roads, with 293 fatalities, 95 of whom were pedestrians.

Even one traffic fatality in Nevada is too many. The MOVE Act will help promote safe transportation on Las Vegas streets, keeping children and vulnerable road users safe.

"Safe Kids Worldwide applauds Representative Dina Titus on the introduction of the MOVE Act," said Safe Kids Worldwide President Torine Creppy. "Micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters continue to grow in popularity, and coalitions across the Safe Kids network have seen a rise in injuries associated with these new forms of transportation. With demand for these modes increasing, particularly among children and young people, it is imperative that we update our bike and pedestrian safety education practices to keep them safe. We are grateful for Representative Titus' leadership and long-standing commitment to safety and look forward to working with her to advance this important legislation."

This legislation has been endorsed by Safe Kids Worldwide; PedSafe Vegas; Safe Routes Partnership; League of American Bicyclists; Commissioner Michael Naft; and PeopleForBikes.