The City of Scottsdale is implementing new restrictions on the use of e-bikes, targeting riders 16-years of age and under.
Three ordinances related to electronic bicycle usage and sales went into effect on Thursday, July 31, after the City Council approved them on July 1.
New ordinances:
- Scottsdale Revised Code 17-77.1 prohibits people under the age of 16 from operating class 3 e-bikes or similar devices that meet or exceed 21 MPH, or electric motorcycles on city property. The proposed section also prohibits an electric motorcycle on a city roadway that has not been titled and registered with the State of Arizona. Violations are a civil traffic offense with a minimum fine of $100.
- Scottsdale Revised Code 17-77.2 requires businesses that sell class 3 e-bikes or electric motorcycles to post a written notice in their stores stating that anyone under the age of 16 is prohibited from using them. Sellers must also give purchasers City of Scottsdale produced educational materials at the time of sale. This is so parents, guardians, and other buyers have the correct information on the legal use of the devices before and after buying e-bikes for their children. Violations are a petty offense and carry a minimum fine of $100.
- Scottsdale Revised Code 17-77.3 requires sellers to affix a permanent sticker in a prominent location to class 3 e-bikes for easy identification. It also makes it illegal for the sticker to be removed. Violations are a petty offense and carry a minimum fine of $100.
Officials say the ordinances are “meant to keep e-bike and e-motorcycle riders safe and legal. They are also intended to help parents and legal guardians know which devices are appropriate for their children based on their age and other existing traffic law requirements.”
The Scottsdale Police Department will distribute educational information to the schools for parents and guardians to access.
What a joke.
of all the things available on the planet – this is the focus of their attention. Why ?