KauaΚ»i County in Hawaii is stepping up its game on e-bike safety. County officials are pushing Billβ―2972. Itβs aimed at keeping ridersβand othersβsafer on the islandβs streets. What the Bill Would Do Council Chair Mel Rapozo said lawmakers canβt wait for statewide action. Heβs seen children riding dangerouslyβsometimes with another kid riding on the same…
Electric bike rules in Virginia Beach are changing in 2025 as city officials try to reduce speeding and safety issues along the oceanfront. Rising e-bike use has led to more complaints from pedestrians and families on the Boardwalk. Riders should understand local rules to avoid fines and stay safe. If you are new to e-bike…
Grayslake, Illinois police are preparing to crack down on unsafe use of e-bikes and e-scooters. The focus is safety and education, not banning riders altogether. The village board recently directed police to enforce state laws more closely. Leaders say this is about public health and community safety. What the Rules Say Grayslake is a non-home…
Maryland wants to let more people ride eβbikes on public trails. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed new rules. These changes could open up state parks and forests to more riders β but safely. Whatβs New Currently, only two state trails β the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail and the Western Maryland…
Starting August 30, new rules for electric bikes and scooters will take effect in Glencoe, Illinois. The Village Board approved the ordinance on Wednesday after months of discussion about safety concerns. Why the New Rules? Glencoe leaders reviewed how nearby towns like Deerfield and Highland Park handle e-bikes and e-scooters. They saw an increase in…
New York City wants stricter rules for who can ride Citi Bikeβs electric bicycles. The goal? Stop underage riders from using them. On Tuesday, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher. He urged the company to add real age checks β like requiring a driverβs license or learnerβs permit…
New York City has introduced a new rule for e-bikes and e-scooters.The top speed is now 15 mph.The goal: make streets safer for everyone β riders, pedestrians, and drivers. Why the City Chose 15 mph City officials point to a rise in e-bike and e-scooter use.Delivery services are booming.Pedestrian complaints about speeding riders have increased.There…
Connecticut is facing a worrisome trend this year. By Julyβ―26, at least six cyclist deaths had been reportedβmore than triple the fiveβyear average of 1.8 fatalities for that period Roadway deaths overall are actually down. As of midβyear, total traffic fatalities dropped to 131, versus 181 last year. That means cyclists are bucking an encouraging…
Starting August 19, the University of Miami is putting stricter rules in place for e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar electric rideables. These changes are all about safety. Students and staff will no longer be allowed to ride or park personal electric vehiclesβlike scooters, e-bikes, or hoverboardsβon sidewalks, breezeways, the Foote Green, or any other crowded areas…
Connecticutβs new transportation law takes effect October 1, 2025. It introduces key safety rules for eβbike riders under 16βand for everyone else. Underβ16 Riders: Only Classβ―1 & 2 EβBikes Allowed Helmets Required for All EβBike Riders Mini-Motor Devices Banned on Public Roads HighβPower EβBikes Reclassified as Motor Vehicles Why the New Rules? β At a…
California just passed a new law that affects how you ride your eβbike at night. If you live in the state or plan to ride there, hereβs what you need to know. Whatβs the New Rule? As of August 2025, Bill ABβ―544 is now law. It says this: All eβbikes must have a red reflector…
E-bikes are popping up everywhereβin parks, on sidewalks, and zipping down neighborhood streets. But in Scottsdale, Arizona, a new ordinance is drawing the line: no riders under 16 on certain electric machines. If you’re under 16, youβre officially banned from riding Class 3 e-bikes or e-motorcycles on city-owned property. These are the faster onesβthink speeds…
Parents in one New York town might soon find themselves footing the bill for their kidsβ reckless e-bike behavior. East Aurora, a quiet town in Erie County, is cracking down. Why? Too many teens and tweens are running wild on e-bikesβand town leaders have had enough. E-bikes have exploded in popularity across the U.S. Theyβre…
New safety rules are coming for students riding e-bikes in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Starting this school year, middle school students will need to register their bikesβespecially e-bikesβbefore riding to class. The move comes after rising concerns about reckless riding and safety issues. Moultrie Middle School is leading the way. Theyβre partnering with the Town…
As of July 1, 2025, Colorado Springs has officially opened select urban and regional trails to Class 1 electric bicycles (e-bikes). This marks a significant step in integrating e-mobility into the city’s outdoor recreation landscape. Understanding Class 1 E-Bikes Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist bicycles that provide motorized assistance only when the rider is pedaling….
Introduction Florida has officially passed Senate Bill 462, a new law that changes how electric bikes can be regulated at the local level. While e-bikes remain legal statewide, the law gives cities and counties more authority to set rules they believe improve safety. If you ride in Florida or are considering buying an e-bike, this…
Hinsdale, a suburb in Illinois, is getting serious about electric bikes and scooters β especially when it comes to kids.β especially when it comes to kids. A new rule now bans children from riding electric scooters in the village. And thatβs just the start. Why? Officials say itβs all about public safety. βThese things can…
Starting July 1, Elk Grove Village in Illinois will have new rules for e-bikes and electric scooters. The village board just passed a law that says riders must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driverβs license β if they want to ride on the road. The rule doesnβt apply everywhere. Riders…
Amazon is facing fresh criticism over the sale of illegal and unsafe electric bikes. A group of UK MPs is urging the company to stop selling high-powered e-bikes and kits that turn legal models into dangerously fast machines. A recent report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking highlights a growing issue: gig…
Big news for NYC e-bike riders. In a surprise announcement, Mayor Eric Adams said he plans to set a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes and other micromobility vehicles. The goal? Improve public safety on the cityβs busy streets. Adams dropped the news during a live interview with News 4βjust minutes before the first Democratic…
E-bike riders in St. Johns County, Florida may soon have to follow new, stricter safety laws. A revised version of a proposed ordinance has just been releasedβand it tightens the rules across the board. 10 MPH Speed LimitβEverywhere The original draft limited e-bike speeds to 10 mph on beaches. The new version goes further. If…
The NYPD is cracking down hard on e-bike riders β and the reason behind it is raising eyebrows. At a recent City Council hearing, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch explained why her department is now issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, for common violations by e-bike riders. Her reason? E-bikes donβt have license plates, and…
In New York City, riding an e-bike through a red light doesnβt just cost you a ticket β it could land you in court. Thatβs exactly what happened to Ivan Boston. Heβs a 56-year-old construction worker who ran a red light on his e-bike. Thought it was a simple traffic ticket. Headed to the DMV…
The Newport Beach City Council in California has approved a ban on e-bikes, scooters, and other vehicles from the sand at the cityβs beaches. The City Council gave final approval on May 13, voting unanimously as part of their consent calendar. The new ordinance also includes surrey cycles. Police and emergency vehicles are exempt. This…
E-bike riders in New York City are facing an unprecedented crackdown. Since April 28, the NYPD has issued 916 criminal court summonses to e-bike ridersβmore than all of 2024 combined. Thatβs a 4,000 percent increase in just two weeks. To put it in perspective: last year, police gave out 553 criminal summonses to e-bike users….