Clark County adopts ordinance regulating e‑bikes and e‑scooters in parks, sets 15 mph limit

The Clark County Board of Commissioners on May 6 approved an amended ordinance to regulate electric bicycles and scooters on county property and rights-of-way, including parks and trails, while banning higher-speed electric motorcycles from county parks.

The ordinance codifies definitions for electric bicycles and scooters, sets a default 15 miles-per-hour speed limit in parks, requires basic safety equipment, and directs staff to install signage and run education programs before enforcement begins.

The change matters because county parks and trails are shared by pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians and people with disabilities. The board said the rules balance safety with access for commuters and recreational users.

Commissioner Justin Jones, Clark County Commissioner for District F, who led the item, said the ordinance adopts state e-bike classifications and adds local limits and equipment requirements to give law enforcement clear standards. "We're obviously going to be doing a lot of education before we start enforcement on any of these new rules so that people well understand what the…