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Spokane County approves code changes to allow some e-bikes in parks
Summary
Spokane County commissioners voted unanimously April 14 to amend county code chapter 6.14 to add definitions for e-bikes, e-motorcycles, wheelchairs and bicycles, allowing specified class 1 and class 3 electric bicycles in county parks while keeping class 2 models under review and adding enforcement options.
Spokane County commissioners voted unanimously April 14 to amend Spokane County Code chapter 6.14 to add definitions and regulations for electric bicycles, motorcycles, power wheelchairs and bicycles, moving the county from a blanket prohibition toward limited allowances for certain e-bike classes.
Parks staff said the proposed code would explicitly add state-defined e-bike classes (class 1, 2 and 3), define e-motorcycles and wheelchairs, and create an enforcement framework. Julia (parks staff) told commissioners the draft ordinance includes a $200 civil infraction for a first offense and a misdemeanor for a subsequent offense, and it would give the…
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