Council to take action on Ordinance No. 15-26 declaring as public records those documents on file with the City Clerk entitled "E-Bike 12-2-10" and "E-Bike Retailer 12-2-11;" adopting the same by refe

5.B
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/19/26
AGENDA ITEM: 5.B. PD - Ordinance
No. 15-26 amending the City Traffic
Code related to electric bicycles,
scooters, micromobility devices, and
electric motorcycles/motor-driven cycles
DATE PREPARED: 05/15/26
DISTRICT NO.: All Districts
STAFF LIAISON: Robert Sanders, Police Chief, rsanders@buckeyeaz.gov, (623)
349-6430
DEPARTMENT: Police
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing
and Non Consent - New Business Items
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Council to take action on Ordinance No. 15-26 declaring as public records those documents on file with
the City Clerk entitled "E-Bike 12-2-10" and "E-Bike Retailer 12-2-11;" adopting the same by reference;
amending the Buckeye City Code Chapter 12, Traffic Code, Article 12-2, Traffic Regulations, to add
Section 12-2-10 Electric Bicycles, Electric Standup Scooters, Micromobility Devices, and Electric
Motorcycles/Motor-Driven Cycles and Section 12-2-11 Retailer Education; Electric Bicycles, Electric
Standup Scooters, Micro-mobility Devices, and Electric Motorcycles/Motor-Driven Cycles; providing for
repeal of conflicting ordinances and provisions; providing for severability; and setting forth penalties for
violations.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREAS: 
A Safe and Sustainable Quality of Life
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Buckeye Police Department believes that the updates to the City Code proposed in Ordinance No.
15-26 are necessary to make our city safer for our children and residents. As electric bikes and scooters
have rapidly grown in popularity across our community, so have safety concerns, especially involving
young riders, high speeds, and increased interactions with vehicles and pedestrians. The City is taking a
proactive, common-sense approach to ensure everyone can continue to enjoy these devices safely by
establishing clear rules, promoting responsible riding, and increasing awareness of basic safety
practices. This effort focuses on education first, working with schools, parents, and local retailers to
make sure riders, along with parents, understand where and how to ride safely while also setting
reasonable expectations around age, helmets, and behavior. The goal is not to take anything away, but
to protect riders, prevent serious injuries, and create a safer environment for everyone who shares our
streets, sidewalks, and neighborhoods.
BENEFITS:
Adopting Ordinance No. 15-26 regulating e-bikes and requiring retailer-provided education is a proactive,
balanced approach to a rapidly growing public safety issue. Our data and community feedback clearly
show increasing concerns about youth riders operating high-speed devices without helmets, without
knowledge of traffic laws, and in ways that pose real risks to themselves, pedestrians, and drivers. This
ordinance establishes clear, consistent rules—age limits, helmet requirements, and where these devices
can be operated while giving officers the tools needed for fair, objective enforcement.
FUTURE ACTION:
Upon adoption of Ordinance No. 15-26, the Buckeye Police Department will implement a three-phase

plan, including a community education and awareness program, a warning phase, and an enforcement
phase targeting reckless behavior.  
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is minimal financial impact. Any fines are expected to be negligible.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
There are no projected financial costs for the current Fiscal Year 2026.
BUDGETED:
No
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ATTACHMENTS:
Council Executive Summary
E-Bike 12-2-10.docx
E-Bike 12-2-11.docx
Ordinance No. 15-26 Regulating e-bikes, etc.pdf
E-Bike Ordinance Presentation.pptx