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Pinellas Park police outline e‑bike rules, helmet and lighting requirements
City of Pinellas Park City Council · March 16, 2026
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Summary
A police officer briefed the council and public on e‑bike rules, saying e‑bikes are pedal‑assisted with motors up to 750 watts, riders 60 and younger must wear helmets, lights/reflectors are required, and violations (including DUI and reckless driving) can be enforced.
Officer Caldwell of the Pinellas Park Police Department opened the meeting’s public‑safety remarks by summarizing state definitions and local enforcement approaches for electric bicycles.
"An electric bicycle or e‑bike is a bicycle with fully operable pedals and electric…
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