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Council approves first reading of e‑bike ordinance limiting trail speeds to 15 mph, expanding enforcement
Summary
Duarte City Council introduced and approved first reading of an ordinance (chapter 11.25) that limits class 1 and 2 electric bicycles to 15 mph on recreational trails, bans class 3 e‑bikes from trails, expands code‑enforcement authority in parks and creates administrative citation and education options.
The Duarte City Council voted to introduce for a second reading a new ordinance adding chapter 11.25 to the Duarte Municipal Code to regulate electric bicycles and similar devices on trails and in parks.
Public Safety Director Larry Preseda presented the proposed ordinance and said it was developed after more than a year of consideration by the Public Safety Commission. Key provisions include prohibiting class 3 e‑bikes on recreational trails; allowing class…
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