e-bike council presentation 9-17.pptx

PROPOSED E-BIKE ORDINANCE
BUCKEYE POLICE DEPARTMENT
OCTOBER 2026
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Agenda
• Why an ordinance is necessary
• Community feedback
• Proposed ordinance
• What is an E-bike
• What is an E-motorcycle
• Q&A
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Search for Solutions
43 YTD
• Bike crashes and
injuries are up
• Resident complaints are
up
• Protect e-bike operators
• Keep roads safe for
everyone
• Education
• Parental Supervision
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Community Feedback
• 2 Community Surveys
• 3 Community Meetings
• 1 Youth Survey & Meeting
• Feedback received via City
and PD information portals,
emails and social media
• Business Owner Dialogue
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E-MOTORCYCLES
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E-BIKE VS ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE
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E-BIKES
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E-SCOOTERS
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Helmet Requirement
• One of the top
recommendations from
community feedback
• Ordinance would
require helmets for
all operators under
18.
• Excludes traditional
bikes and electric
mini-scooters
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COMMUNITY GOALS
Promote activity that is safe, lawful and respectful of others on
the roads and sidewalks
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Minor under 12: Citation issued to parent
Minor 12-15: Citation issued to minor or
parent
FINES AND PENALTIES
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Implementation
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
October November December
Education Warnings Targeted
Schools Enforcement
Social Media Continued
Retailers Education Continued
Community Education
Events Community
Events Community Events
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QUESTIONS?
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