Lock Haven council approves second reading of ordinance regulating e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices

Lock Haven — The Lock Haven City Council voted unanimously on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑09 to repeal the existing Article 10 and adopt new regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters, electric skateboards, motorized pedicycles and other personal mobility devices, city staff said. The ordinance updates local code to align with Pennsylvania traffic law and explicitly lists the device classes that will be subject to regulation.

Supporters at the meeting said the ordinance is meant to provide clarity and a legal framework for devices that have become more common on city streets and sidewalks. An unidentified presenter noted the measure is not “written in stone” and can be adjusted later "if we find there's something that doesn't work right," an approach several council members echoed.

Councilors asked residents to read the ordinance text to avoid misreading headlines, and the measure passed by roll‑call vote with all present voting yes. Council did not adopt substantive amendments during the meeting; staff and council members said any needed fine‑tuning would come back to a future session.

The ordinance language references vehicle classifications under Pennsylvania traffic law and addresses both motorized and nonmotorized conveyances that have recently increased in use. The city indicated it will publish the final ordinance and guidance for residents and businesses on permissible streets, speed limits and safety expectations.

The council meeting record shows the item was treated as a second reading and approved; the city will schedule any future amendments publicly.