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Parkland adopts first reading of ordinance restricting e-bikes and scooters in city parks
Summary
On first reading the City Commission voted unanimously to ban electric bicycles, motorized mobility devices and motorized scooters from park grounds except on park roads and for parking; the ordinance sets a 10 mph speed limit on park roads and a $200 penalty per violation.
The City Commission on March 12 approved on first reading an ordinance that would prohibit electric bicycles, motorized mobility devices and motorized scooters in City of Parkland parks except on park roads and in designated parking areas for parking only.
A staff presenter (recorded as a city staff member) said the ordinance adds three definitions—an electric bicycle and motorized scooter wording consistent with state statutes, and a new definition for "motorized mobility device" to capture devices such as hoverboards and some electric skateboards—and prohibits their use in parks outside of park roadways. The…
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