08/25/2026
Please take note of the new ordinance below:
Section 42-110. Electric propulsion devices in parks.
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Electric bicycle means a device upon which an individual may ride that satisfies all of the
following:
(1) The device is equipped with all of the following:
(i) A seat or saddle for use by the rider.
(ii) Fully operable pedals for human propulsion.
(iii) An electric motor of not greater than 750 watts.
(2) The device falls within 1 of the following categories:
(i) Class 1 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle that is equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that disengages or ceases to function when the electric bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(ii) Class 2 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle that is equipped with a motor that propels the electric bicycle to a speed of no more than 20 miles per hour, whether the rider is pedaling or not, and that disengages or ceases to function when the brakes are applied.
(iii) Class 3 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle that is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that disengages or ceases to function when the electric bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.
Electric bicycle does not include an e-moto bicycle, which is a high-powered moped like device (has an engine of lOO ccs or less with no gear shifting with a maximum speed of 30 mph) or motorcycle like device.
Electric personal assistive mobility device means a self-balancing non-tandem 2-wheeled device, designed to transport only 1 person at a time having an electric propulsion system with average power or 750 watts or 1 horsepower and a maximum speed on a paved surface of not more than 15 miles per hour.
Electric skateboard and electric scooter mean a wheeled device that has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding and is designed to transport only 1 person at a time, has an electronic propulsion system with power of no more than 2,500 watts, and has a maximum speed on a paved level surface of no more than 25 miles per hour. An electric skateboard or electric scooter may have handlebars and, in addition to having an electrical propulsion system with power of no more than 2,500 watts, may be designed to also be powered by human propulsion.
(b) It shall be lawful to operate an electric skateboard/scooter on a linear trail that has an
asphalt, crushed limestone, or similar surface. Riders of electric skateboards/scooters shall
yield to the right of way to pedestrians, bicycles, and other human-powered conveyances.
(c) It shall be unlawful to operate a class 1, class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle in any city park.
(d) Penalty for violation of section. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction, and upon a determination of responsibility shall be punishable as follows:
(1) The first violation shall be a fine of not more than $250.00 plus court costs.
(2) A second violation shall be a fine of not more than $500.00 plus court costs.
(3) For a third or subsequent violation, a person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
PART III. Amendment of: Chapter 66, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Article V. – Bicycles
Division 1. – Generally (unchanged)
Division 2. – Registration (unchanged)
Division 3. Section 66-210. is added as follows:
Division 3. - Electric Bicycles
Sec. 66-210. Electric Bicycles.
(a) Defined. The following word and term shall have the meaning ascribed to it, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Electric bicycle means a device upon which an individual may ride that satisfies all of the
following:
(1) The device is equipped with all of the following:
(i) A seat or saddle for use by the rider.
(ii) Fully operable pedals for human propulsion.
(iii) An electric motor of not greater than 750 watts.
(1) The device falls within 1 of the following categories:
(i) Class 1 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle that is equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that disengages or ceases to function when the electric bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(ii) Class 2 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle that is equipped with a motor that propels the electric bicycle to a speed of no more than 20 miles per hour, whether the rider is pedaling or not, and that disengages or ceases to function when the brakes are applied.
(iii) Class 3 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle that is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that disengages or ceases to function when the electric bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.
Electric bicycle does not include an e-moto bicycle, which is a high-powered moped like device (has an engine of lOO ccs or less with no gear shifting with a maximum speed of 30 mph) or motorcycle like device.
(b) Registration of electric bicycles. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or use an electric bicycle upon any of the streets, alleys or public highways of the city, the ownership of which has not been registered with the city treasurer's office in accordance with the process provided in Article V, Division 2 of this chapter. An electric bicycle being operated in the city that is not registered as required may be impounded by a peace officer and held until proof of registration is provided.
(c) Compliance with general traffic laws.
(1) Every person riding an electric bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the responsibilities applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle by the laws of this state declaring rules of the road applicable to motor vehicles or by articles of this chapter applicable to the driver of any vehicle, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions of law and articles of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
(2) Any person operating an electric bicycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other traffic control devices applicable to motor vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer. This includes the requirement to stop at stop signs before proceeding.
(3) No person shall park an electric bicycle upon a street other than upon the roadway against the curb or upon the sidewalk in a rack to support the bicycle or against a building, or in such manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic.
(4) No person shall ride an electric bicycle upon a public sidewalk.
(5) Every electric bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear, of a type which shall be visible from all distances from 50 feet to 300 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle.
(6) Every electric bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
(7) An individual less than 18 years of age who operates or rides as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle shall wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets federal standards established under federal law, including standards adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.
(8) Riding prohibited where posted. The city manager is hereby authorized to erect signs on any publicly owned parking area, street, sidewalk, parking structure, parking lot, or other public property prohibiting the riding of electric bicycles thereon. It shall be unlawful to ride an electric bicycle on any such posted parking area, street, sidewalk, parking structure, parking lot or other public property.
(9) Electric bicycle does not include an e-moto bicycle, which is a high-powered moped like device (has an engine of 100ccs or less with no gear shifting with a maximum speed of 30 mph) or motorcycle like device.
(d) Penalty for violation of section. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction, and upon a determination of responsibility shall be punishable as follows:
(1) The first violation shall be a fine of not more than $250.00 plus court costs.
(2) A second violation shall be a fine of not more than $500.00 plus court costs.
(3) For a third or subsequent violation, a person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
ARTICLE II. Penalty: A person violating this ordinance shall be punished in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Riverview, unless a different penalty is expressly provided in this ordinance.
ARTICLE III. Severability: Should any word, sentence, phrase or any portion of this Ordinance be held in a manner invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction or by any agency having authority to do so for any reason whatsoever, such holding shall be construed and limited to such word, sentence, phrase or any portion of the Ordinance held to be invalid and shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any remaining words, sentence, phrases or portions of the Ordinance.
ARTICLE IV. Conflicting Ordinances: All prior existing ordinances adopted by the City of Riverview inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, hereby expressly repealed.
