With the prevalence and proliferation of electric bikes, scooters and more there is a substantive concern for safety of all users of City strees and sidewalks. The City has passed an ordinance specifically to address this. Highlights from Ordinance No. 1677 include:
1. All minors, including non-operators, on electric- assisted bicycles, electric-assisted scooters, motorized bicycles and motorized skateboards within the City are required to wear a secured helmet while riding.
2. Electric-assisted bicycles, electric-assisted scooters, motorized bicycles and motorized skateboards shall not be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.
3. Electric-assisted bicycles and motorized bicycles shall not be operated on sidewalks within the City.
When you ride your E-Bike on streets and roads, you're a vehicle in the eyes of the law.
- stop at stop signs and red lights
- use appropriate lanes
- yield when you don't have the right of way
- use turn signals or hand signals when appropriate
- use required lights in dim or dark conditions
- be respectful of pedestrians
If going less than the normal speed of traffic, bicycles and e-scooters must be operated as near to the right side of the roadway as is practical with these exceptions: when passing another vehicle going in the same direction; when preparing for a left turn; or when reasonably necessary to avoid obstacles and surface hazards.