EbikeordinanceCouncilPresentation - May 5, 2026.pdf

City Ordinance
E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Micromobility 
Devices, and Electric 
Motorcycles/Motor-Driven Cycles
Council Workshop
May 5, 2026
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Purpose
• Safety
• Reduce Reckless Behavior
• Reduce Injuries 
• Under 16
• Provide Public Education
• Awareness Campaigns
• Comprehensive Enforcement Tool
• Fair
• Effective
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2 City Ordinances
Operators
• 12-2-10 
Electric Bicycles, Electric Standup Scooters, Micromobility Devices, and 
Electric Motorcycles/Motor-Driven Cycles
Retailers
• 12-2-11 
Retailer Education; Electric Bicycles, Electric Standup Scooters, 
Micromobility Devices, and Electric Motorcycles/Motor-Driven Cycles
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What we are not regulating
• Bicycles
• Self-propelled scooters
• Electric Mini-Scooters
• Microdevices  <10 MPH
• Responsible Behavior
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E-Bike Classes
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Buckeye Injury Statistics
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2024 National E-Device Safety Statistics
• 200% increase in e-bike and e-scooter injuries 
• Pediatric injuries nearly tripled
• E-scooter injuries increased by 80% from 2020 to 2024
• Head Injuries increased 4900% since 2020
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Arizona Statistics
• E-scooter injuries under 15 doubled in 2024
• Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center 
 
In 2024 treated 200 patients
 
Only 30 of the 200 patients were wearing helmets
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E-Scooter Injuries 2020-2024
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2024 E-Scooter Injuries 
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Ordinance Development
• Community Survey
• City Council Study Session/Workshop
• City Representatives
• Buckeye Youth Council 
• Safety + Education Model
• Ordinance Adoption Timeline
• Summer Education Campaign
• Social Media
• Schools
• Retailers
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Community Survey Results
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Community Survey Results
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Community Survey Results
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Community Survey Results
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Community Survey Results
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Community Survey Results
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Policy Considerations
• Minimum age requirement for e-bike and e-scooter operation.
• Mandatory helmets for riders
• Sidewalk use
• Bike lane use
• Education and targeted enforcement.
• City of Buckeye parks and facilities use.
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Key Findings
• Strong support for mandatory helmets under 18 (86–88%).
• Majority support for minimum operator age of 16.
• Preference for controlled sidewalk use with pedestrian priority.
• Bike lanes preferred when available for e-bike operation.
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What we are regulating
         E-bikes                           E-scooters                  Microdevices
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E-Bike Class Differences
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City Ordinance Regulations
• E-Bikes
• E-Standup Scooters
• Micromobility Devices
• Devices that exceed 28 MPH
• E-Motorcycles
• Reckless Behavior
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Approach 
Education First- Enforcement Second
• Phase 1: Community awareness and retailer education
• Social Media
• Schools
• Retailers
• Parents
• Phase 2: Warnings and voluntary compliance
• Phase 3: Reckless Behavior-Targeted enforcement
• Citizen Complaints
• Officer Observations
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City Ordinance Summary
• All operators of e-bikes, e-scooters, micromobility devices and electric motorcycles that 
exceed 10 MPH
• Applies on streets, sidewalks, parks, and public areas
• Parents are responsible for minors
• Retailers
• Education requirement
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Age Requirements
• All E-bikes: 16+
• All E-scooters: 16+
• Micromobility Devices that exceed 10 MPH   16+
• Electric Motorcycles 16+
• State Law
• Title 28
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Rules of the Road
• Same rights and duties as motor vehicles  ARS Title 28
• Bicycle Laws
• Must obey traffic laws and signals
• Ride with traffic and yield appropriately
• Always yield to pedestrians
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Where You Can Ride
• Sidewalk riding allowed with pedestrian priority
• Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes only
• E-scooters
• Bike lanes  when available
• City of Buckeye Parks
• Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes
• E-scooters
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Where You Cannot Ride
Prohibited
• City of Buckeye municipal buildings and parking lots
• Private Property when posted by the owner
• Class 3 e-bikes
• City of Buckeye Parks
• Sidewalks and public rights-of-way except for crossing streets, crosswalks, and 
intersections.
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Safe Operation Expectations
• Always yield to pedestrians
• Ride at safe and reasonable speeds
• Helmets required under 18
• Maintain control and avoid collisions
• Functional brakes
• No attaching to motor vehicles
• One hand at all times
• Audible warning device
• Lights and reflectors for night riding
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Helmet Requirements
• Required for operators under 18
• Required for passengers under 18
• Must be properly fitted and secured
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Reckless Behavior (Enforceable)
• Reckless riding/stunts
• Multiple riders on a single device unless designed
• Phone use while riding
• Riding under the influence
• Operators and passengers not wearing helmets when under 18
• Operating e-bike, e-scooter and other devices more than 10 MPH while under 16
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E-Bikes vs E-Motos
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Electric Motorcycle/Motor-Driven Cycle
• Exceed 28 MPH
• Considered a motorcycle by ARS Title 28
• Registration
• Driver’s license
• Motorcycle endorsement
• Helmet under 18
• Mandatory eye protection for all ages
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Penalties & Accountability
• Electric Bicycles, Electric Standup Scooters, Micromobility Devices
• 1st violation: $100 fine
• 2nd violation: $250 fine
• 3rd violation: $500 fine + possible impound and associated impound fees
• 3rd violation in 12 months, Class 1 Misdemeanor
• Parents may be cited for minors
• Electric Motorcycles/Motor-Driven Cycles
• 1st violation involving an electric motorcycle may include fine, device impound and 
associated impound fees
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Retailer Ordinance Purpose
• Promote safety through education at the point of sale
• Ensure buyers understand laws before riding
• Mirrors City Ordinance Chapter 8-Business License 
• Upon first violation, the owner shall first be issued a notice of violation and provided 
30 days in which to correct the violation. If the violation is not corrected within the 30-
day period, the violation shall be a civil offense and subject to civil penalties as a first 
offense in an amount not less than $150.00 and not exceeding $2,500
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Retailer Responsibilities
• Provide information to the purchasers and parents
• Provide safety and city ordinance information at purchase
• Educate on age limits, rules, and penalties
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Retailers
• Display safety signage in stores
• Reinforce safe riding culture
• Partner with the City
• BPD-Provide educational materials
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BPD Support for Schools
• Provide educational materials
• Conduct safety rodeos for e-bikes and e-scooters
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Implementation Timeline
• Phase 1: Education/Social Media 
 
June – August 2026
• Phase 2: Community Outreach 
 
June – August 2026
• Phase 3: Warning Period  
 
 
June – August 2026
• Reckless Behavior
• Phase 4: Enforcement 
 
 
 
September 2026
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Policy Outcome
• Improve operator behavior
• Reduce injuries under 16 
• Reduce complaints
• Shared responsibility 
• Educate Parents
• Have fun safely
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E-Bike Regulations Comparison 
City 
Minimum Age 
Sidewalk 
Helmet 
Key Local 
Regulations 
Buckeye 
All E-bikes and  
E-scooters 16+ 
Permitted (Safe 
Speed) 
Under 18 
Fines $100-$500 
Parental 
Accountability  
Phoenix 
All E-bikes and  
E-scooters   16+ 
Prohibited 
Under 18 
Strict 
enforcement; fines 
$100+ 
Glendale 
Class 1/2: 14+  
Class 3: 16+ 
E-scooters 12+ 
Permitted (Safe 
Speed) 
Under 18 
Fines $50–$500 
Scottsdale 
Class 3: 16+ 
E-scooters 16+ 
Permitted (Safe 
Speed) 
Under 18 
Class 3 
restrictions 
Tempe 
All E-bikes and  
E-scooters 16+ 
Allowed (motor off) Under 18 
5 mph passing 
limit 
Gilbert 
No minimum age 
Permitted (Safe 
Speed) 
Recommended 
Park restrictions 
Peoria 
No minimum age 
Permitted (Safe 
Speed) 
Under 18 
Park restrictions 
Goodyear 
Class1/2 14+ 
Class 3 16+ 
Permitted (Safe 
Speed) 
Under 16 
Fines $50-$500 
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