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,” adopting the same by reference; amending the Buckeye Ci

5.E
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: 5.E.
PD - Ordinance No. 15-26 amending the
MEETING DATE: 10/06/26 City Traffic Code12-2 related to Electric
Bicycles, Electric Standup Scooters,
Micromobility Devices, and Electric
Motorcycles/Motor-Driven Cycles
DATE PREPARED: 10/01/26 DISTRICT NO.:
STAFF LIAISON: Robert Sanders, Chief of Police, rsanders@buckeyeaz.gov,
(623) 349-6430
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Police
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,” adopting the same by reference; amending the Buckeye City
Code to add Chapter 12, Traffic Code, Article 12-2, Traffic Regulations, Section 12-2-10, Electric
Bicycles, Electric Standup Scooters, Micromobility 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.
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:
This Ordinance, which regulates e-bikes and requires retailer-provided education, is a proactive,
balanced approach to a rapidly growing public safety issue. Our data and community feedback clearly
show growing 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:
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" 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; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and provisions; providing for
severability; and setting forth penalties for violations.
The Buckeye Police Department will analyze the ordinance's effectiveness in reducing injuries, citizen
complaints, and reckless operation of electric devices, and will recommend modifications as needed to
create a safe environment for operators and community members.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
No additional resources are requested to enforce this ordinance, and revenue is expected to be minimal.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
There are no projected financial costs for the current Fiscal Year 2027.
BUDGETED:
No
FISCAL YEAR:
2027
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ATTACHMENTS:
CouncilExecSummary.docx
E-BikeOrdinanceFinalOctober.docx
e-bike council presentation 9-17.pptx
Ordinance No. 15-26 Regulating e-bikes, etc. Code Amendment1.pdf