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Phoenix sets minimum age of 16 for electric scooters and e‑bikes after council debate
Phoenix City Council · December 18, 2024
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Summary
The City Council voted to amend city code to set the minimum age to ride privately owned electric scooters and e‑bikes at 16, rejecting calls to lower the age to 14 amid safety and vendor insurance concerns.
The Phoenix City Council adopted an ordinance on Dec. 18 updating city code to set the minimum age to operate electric scooters and electric bicycles at 16 years old.
Staff said the recommendation reflects peer city practice and noted the city’s prior ordinance had been at 16 before it was changed to 18. “We looked at a lot…
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