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Gulf Shores reviews proposed e-bike rental rules as residents raise safety and fairness concerns
Summary
Police Chief Dan Netemeyer presented proposed e-bike rental and general-use ordinances; meeting attendees raised concerns about removing throttles, a proposed 10 mph multi-use-trail speed limit, and that rental companies would be singled out while private e-bike owners would not be regulated. Attendees suggested a study to determine sources of problems.
At the Jan. 20, 2026 Gulf Shores City Council work session, Police Chief Dan Netemeyer presented proposed ordinances intended to regulate e-bike rentals and general e-bike use.
Council members asked questions about the proposed rules. Several meeting attendees expressed concerns that the draft regulations appeared to single out…
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