Hillsborough County Approves New E-Bike Speed Limits, Fines and Stunt Bans

Hillsborough County approves new e-bike speed limits, fines and stunt bans

Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously to enact strict speed restrictions, stunt bans and potential impoundment penalties for electric bicycles and scooters following a deadly spike in crashes across the region.

Hillsborough County Approves New E-Bike and Scooter Restrictions as Crashes Surge

Hillsborough County commissioners have unanimously approved new safety regulations for electric bicycles, scooters and traditional bicycles following a sharp increase in crashes, injuries and fatalities involving the devices.The ordinance, approved Tuesday, establishes speed limits, helmet requirements and restrictions on dangerous riding behaviors, including stunts. County officials say the measures are intended to improve safety for […]

Hillsborough County strengthens e-bike regulations as crashes, injuries rise

On Tuesday morning, Hillsborough County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass an ordinance further regulating e-bikes, bikes, and motorized scooters to help address the increase in injuries associated with those devices.

Hillsborough sets e-bike restrictions on sidewalks, trails, roads

The new county ordinance, which limits speed and bans wheelies, passed Tuesday despite some public concern.

Hillsborough County approves new rules for e-bikes, scooters and bicycles

The new rules establish speed limits for e-bikes and scooters and give law enforcement a clearer path to penalize violations.

Hillsborough County commissioners approve new rules for micromobility vehicles

Hillsborough County commissioners set new micromobility speed limits and rider rules after the sheriff's office reported more children getting hurt.