Colleyville council holds first reading of e‑bike and e‑scooter safety ordinance

Colleyville City Council held a first reading and public hearing on a draft ordinance aimed at regulating electric bicycles and scooters within city limits, focusing on where devices may operate, speed limits and safety requirements. Assistant City Manager Adrienne Laudry presented the proposal, and council directed staff to return with a refined draft at the council’s next meeting on May 13.

The draft ordinance distinguishes device types (Class 1–3 e‑bikes, e‑scooters, motor‑assisted scooters and pocket/mini motorbikes) and sets different rules by device and location. Under the proposal, Class 1 and Class 2 e‑bikes and e‑scooters would be allowed on public parks, city sidewalks and paved trails and on “local” streets inside neighborhoods; a 10 mph maximum would apply on sidewalks and most trails, and a 15 mph limit was proposed for larger regional trails such as the Cotton Belt. E‑scooters…