ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 Orange County approved a new ordinance on Tuesday evening that changes the rules for e-bikes and e-scooters in the area.<\/p>\n
According to county officials, riders must observe the following rules when using their devices in public areas:<\/p>\n
Sidewalks v. Streets: Most e-bikes and e-scooters are now permitted on county-maintained sidewalks and paths. Electric motorcycles are ONLY permitted on roadways.<\/p>\n
Speed Limits: The speed limit is 10 mph on sidewalks and shared-use paths, and 20 mph on roadways, shoulders, bike lanes, bike paths, and trails.<\/p>\n
Electric Motorcycles: Electric motorcycles or e-motos must be registered, and operators must have a valid driver\u2019s license with a motorcycle endorsement.<\/p>\n
No Takeovers: Street takeovers, stunt driving, and reckless operation are prohibited.<\/p>\n
County officials also warned that violations of any of these rules could result in civil citations and fines.<\/p>\n
E-bikes have become a big point of concerns for many in Florida over the past year, with state leaders even approving a new bill that would have imposed speed limits and other rules for e-bike riders statewide.<\/p>\n
However, that bill was ultimately vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, who provided the following reason for his decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cSB 382 prohibits electric bicycles (e-bikes) from operating at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour if within 50 feet of a pedestrian. The bill establishes a standard that would certainly be difficult for a bicyclist to measure when safely operating an e-bike.<\/p>\n
Violators would be guilty of a nonmoving traffic violation and subject to fines surpassing $100, a violation that would inevitably be enforced with speed detection and surveillance devices. Separately, the bill creates a \u2018Micromobility Device Safety Task Force,” with no sunset date, to recommend limitless regulations related to e-bikes.<\/p>\n
This bill will likely lead to enhanced surveillance by local governments against citizens. Moreover, the bill creates a task force, yet substantive changes are also implemented prior to any task force recommendations.<\/p>\n
For these reasons, I withhold my approval of (SB 382) and do hereby veto the same.”<\/p>\n
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (SB 382)<\/p>\n
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