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Maricopa council approves sidewalk rules for e-bikes and scooters, requires helmets for under-18s
Summary
The City of Maricopa voted 6–1 to adopt code amendments allowing electric bicycles and scooters on sidewalks under behavior-based safety rules and requiring helmets for riders under 18; a companion jaywalking prohibition passed 7–0.
Maricopa’s City Council on April 21 adopted changes to the city code that allow certain electric bicycles and scooters on sidewalks under a behavior-based safety standard and require riders younger than 18 to wear helmets.
The council voted 6–1 to pass the main ordinance after a lengthy discussion about enforcement and speed. Chief Goodman presented the ordinance and summarized public outreach staff received — 56 emailed comments and additional feedback forwarded by council members — and framed the policy as "behavior based," emphasizing…
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