OVIEDO, Fla. —
The Oviedo City Council will vote Monday on a proposed ordinance to regulate bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices to improve safety on sidewalks and shared paths.
Mayor Megan Sladek said the ordinance prioritizes pedestrians. “This makes clear that walkers are the number one priority,” Sladek said.
The proposed rules would allow bicycles and e-bikes to travel up to 15 miles per hour on sidewalks, but require them to slow down to 10 miles per hour within 50 feet of a pedestrian.
Riders would also need to yield to pedestrians and provide a warning before passing.
The regulations would apply to bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, skateboards, and hoverboards.
Sladek also noted the ordinance includes accountability for parents of minors who violate the rules.
“One thing that Orange County’s ordinance included, that we pulled into ours, is citing the parents of minors who are caught. I think that’s really important to bring the parents into this,” Sladek said.
Under the ordinance, a first violation could result in a warning or a fine of up to $50, while repeat violations could lead to fines of up to $250.
For minors under 18, their parents or guardians would be notified after the first offense.
If a minor receives a citation for a subsequent violation, the parent or guardian would be responsible for paying the fines and any related costs.
Sladek emphasized the importance of community involvement in enforcement.
“An ordinance is only as good as enforcement, so we are relying on community members to let us know if there continue to be issues in certain spaces let us know so the police can respond appropriately,” she said.
The vote is scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Oviedo City Hall.
Approval requires the support of at least three council members.