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E-BIKE , E-SCOOTERS, MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES

Stay informed and ride safely. This page provides up to date information on the laws and regulations that apply to electric bikes, electric scooters, and other motor-driven cycles. 

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E-BIKE (Fully Operable Pedals & Electric Motor)

ELECTRIC BICYCLES (PCC 36-500 thru 36-514)

Electric bicycles are prohibited on sidewalks. 

Phoenix City Code 36-504

Electric bicycle age - 16 years old minimum

Phoenix City Code 36-510

DUI AND FELONY FLIGHT NOT APPLICABLE.

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MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES (treated the same as Motorcycle per Title 28)

All traffic laws apply – License, Registration, Insurance Subject to 28-3511 Tow with Supervisor approval. 

A person shall not drive a vehicle on a sidewalk. 

ARS 28-904 Driving on sidewalk

Motorcycle License requirement. 

28-3151A Driver License Endorsements 

Eye protection required / Helmets Under 18.

28-964.A Motorcycles; equipment

 

 

 

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E-SCOOTER (2 or 3 wheels, handlebars, floorboard, electric motor)

Electric scooters are prohibited on sidewalks.

Phoenix City Code 36-304 

Electric scooter age – 16 years old minimum.

Phoenix City Code 36-308 

DUI AND FELONY FLIGHT NOT APPLICABLE. 

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