Everett City Council approved new e-bike rules covering youth helmets, Class 3 bikes, downtown sidewalks, shared-use paths, speed modifications and penalties. The publication and effective dates were not yet confirmed as of July 25.
Sunny Isles Beach is now enforcing its e-bike rules requiring riders to be at least 16, carry photo ID and stay off sidewalks. Citations and fines took effect August 16, 2026.
Orlando police issued a warning after a July 18 gathering of juveniles on e-bikes and other motorized devices allegedly disrupted traffic and delayed emergency vehicles.
New Jersey’s e-bike licensing and registration requirements are active. Here is who needs insurance, how MVC registration works, and what riders should do next.
Conroe ISD plans to require students to dismount and walk e-bikes and scooters on school property while continuing to allow students to commute with them.
Arkansas’ $7 million regional e-bike program scheduled its first random selection for July 21, but officials had not confirmed the results as of July 23. Vouchers offer up to $1,200.
Abington Township will consider a proposed e-bike and e-scooter ban for township parks and trails on August 27. Here is what the ordinance would cover and how riders can comment.
Illinois SB 3484 would establish statewide sidewalk restrictions, minimum rider ages, and new rules for e-bikes, e-scooters, and higher-powered electric devices beginning January 1, 2027 if signed.
Portland earned a Guinness World Records title after 1,060 riders joined a downtown e-bike ride celebrating BIKETOWN’s 10th anniversary.
Fort Mitchell may prohibit Class 3 e-bikes on sidewalks as it drafts additional micromobility rules. The city already regulates e-bikes and e-scooters on sidewalks.
HONOLULU, Hawaii — July 15, 2026 – Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed House Bill 2021 into law as Act 259, creating updated statewide regulations for electric bicycles, electric scooters, electric micro-mobility devices, mopeds, electric motorcycles, and high-powered electric devices. The legislation is intended to close gaps in Hawaiʻi’s previous laws as electric bikes and…
Volkswagen, in partnership with premium e-bike manufacturer n+, has unveiled a new range of Volkswagen-licensed electric bikes that bring automotive-inspired safety technology to the world of micromobility. Rather than focusing solely on bigger batteries and more powerful motors, the new lineup is designed around improving rider awareness, visibility, and overall safety. At the heart of…
Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Update – July 28, 2026: Daytona Beach’s proposed e-bike ordinance remains pending and is not currently in effect. The City Commission advanced the measure on first reading on July 15. A public hearing and final vote remain scheduled for August 5, 2026. Commissioners could approve the ordinance, amend it, delay…
Colchester, Vermont, is considering new local electric bike rules that would prohibit Class 3 e-bikes from being ridden on town sidewalks and recreation paths. The proposed ordinance would continue allowing legal Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes in many of these locations. It would also clearly state that motor-assisted bicycles and motor-driven cycles, sometimes informally…
Fernandina Beach, Florida has adopted new e-bike rules that establish different speed limits for city roadways, sidewalks, multi-use paths, trails, beaches, and recreational parks. The Fernandina Beach City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-08 during its final reading on July 7, 2026. The ordinance applies broadly to bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, mopeds, and certain other…
Danville, California, has adopted a new e-bike ordinance that will prohibit people from riding electric bicycl of Danville parks beginning August 6, 2026. Riders may still bring an e-bike or motorized scooter into a Danville park, but they must dismount and walk the device while they are within the park boundaries. The rule applies specifically…
Amazon and UL have obtained a consent judgment and permanent injunction in a lawsuit involving alleged false UL certification claims on certain e-bikes and e-scooters sold online. According to Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, the case ended with a court order signed by U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead in the U.S. District Court for…
Florida e-bike laws were almost changed in a pretty big way, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has now vetoed the bill that would have added new statewide rules for electric bicycles and other micromobility devices. The bill, known as CS/SB 382, passed the Florida Senate 37-0 and the Florida House 112-0 before being vetoed by the…
A new CNET test is getting attention in the cycling and e-bike world because it asks a pretty interesting question: could a wearable exoskeleton make a regular bicycle feel more like an e-bike? The product in question is the Hypershell exoskeleton, a powered wearable device that straps around the rider’s waist and legs. Instead of…
Park City, Utah is known for world-class mountain biking, beautiful singletrack, and a huge trail network that draws riders from all over the country. But there is one rule that surprises a lot of electric bike riders: most e-bikes are not allowed on Park City singletrack trails. According to Canadian Cycling Magazine, Park City’s trail…
A malfunctioning lithium-ion battery caused a fire at an electric bike shop in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, according to the Austin Fire Department. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident serves as another reminder of why proper e-bike battery safety is so important. While lithium-ion battery fires remain relatively uncommon compared…
As electric bikes continue to grow in popularity, communities across the country are working to balance the benefits of micromobility with public safety. In Prairie Village, Kansas, police say they’re increasing enforcement after a sharp rise in complaints involving electric mobility devices – particularly high-powered electric motorcycles, often referred to as e-motos. City officials also…
The e-bike industry continues to see major changes, and one of the biggest announcements this week is that Rad Life Mobility has officially acquired QuietKat, the well-known off-road e-bike brand popular with hunters, anglers, ranchers, and backcountry riders. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. QuietKat has built a strong reputation over the years…
The City of Boise, Idaho has approved a new emergency ordinance aimed at improving safety by clarifying how high-powered electric motorcycles – often called e-motos – are regulated within city limits. While some headlines describe the move as an “e-bike ordinance,” the new law is actually focused on electric motorcycles that exceed Idaho’s legal definition…
A growing debate over e-bike safety in New York City has taken another turn after several people injured in e-bike crashes announced plans to sue the city’s administration over changes to how certain traffic violations are enforced. The lawsuit argues that recent policy changes have made New York City’s streets less safe for pedestrians by…