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BPAC discusses low‑speed vehicles, unclassified micromobility and town regulations
Summary
Members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed Massachusetts low‑speed vehicle rules, the arrival of unclassified micro‑mobility devices on Nantucket, and possible amendments to town bylaws (Chapter 98) to address bike‑path safety. No formal vote was taken; a committee member said they would draft language for Town Meeting.
At its April 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, members discussed how low‑speed vehicles (LSVs) and an expanding array of unclassified micromobility devices should be treated on Nantucket roads and bike paths.
Committee members said the state definition of an LSV — a motor vehicle limited to about 25 miles per hour and prohibited from roads signed above 30 mph — allows LSVs on many streets in Nantucket’s thickly settled and 25 mph areas, but raised concerns about devices that are not yet classified by state regulators.
Mike, who presented Massachusetts regulations and a photograph of a recently purchased LSV, said, “the vehicle can go 25 miles an hour. It's prohibited to be on roads…
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