Published in the Colleyville ENews:

At the May 13 City Council meeting, an ordinance was adopted establishing e-bike regulations. The ordinance serves to enhance the safety of e-bike riders, pedestrians, and drivers of motor vehicles. Highlights of the new ordinance include:

Speed limits:

• 10 mph on trails and sidewalks
• 20 mph on the Cotton Belt Trail
• The maximum posted speed on public roads

Safety requirements:

• Helmets required for those under age 16
• No operation of E-bikes or E-scooters while wearing headphones or other devices that restrict hearing for riders under age 16
• No carrying passengers (unless device is designed for additional seating)
• No riding after dusk without front white light and rear reflector

General restrictions:

• No mini-motorbikes or pocket bikes on any public property
• No Class 3 e-bikes operated by individuals under the age of 15 (identification stickers required; free from the Police Department)
• No Class 1 or 2 e-bikes operated by individuals under the age of 10
• No riding on unimproved (unpaved) surfaces

State law requires that e-bikes be allowed where traditional bicycles are allowed but does allow for additional local safety regulations that do not conflict with state law. Penalty provisions are also included in the ordinance. Additional educational information will be shared in the coming weeks, stay tuned!