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Goodyear adopts e‑bike, e‑scooter rules with age limits, helmet requirements and education period
Summary
After extended debate and public comment, the council adopted ordinance 2026‑1648 to regulate classes of electric bicycles and scooters, imposing age limits (class 3 prohibited under 16; class 1/2 prohibited under 14; stand‑up scooters prohibited under 12), helmet rules for under‑16 riders, road‑position rules, DUI enforcement aligned with state law, and an education period before full civil‑penalty enforcement.
The City Council adopted a new municipal ordinance establishing rules for electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, electric stand‑up scooters and miniature electric scooters, following a staff presentation and public comment.
Deputy Chief Jose Gonzalez, who led the presentation, said the ordinance aligns local definitions with Arizona Revised Statutes and addresses speed, road positioning and safety equipment. Key provisions include age restrictions (class‑3 e‑bikes prohibited for riders under 16; class‑1 and class‑2 prohibited for riders under 14; electric stand‑up scooters…
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