LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – On May 21, new rules will take effect changing how e-bike, e-scooter and e-motorcycle riders can navigate through Clark County.
Tuesday morning, the county’s new e-vehicle ordinance was unanimously passed.
What’s changing:
- The ordinance defines e-bikes and e-scooters, which were not previously defined in County code
- It bans e-motorcycles in County parks. E-motorcycles lack pedals and have motors
- Whether on an e-bike or e-scooter, 15 mph is the fastest riders can travel in County parks, unless otherwise posted
- Riders under 18 must wear a helmet
- No reckless behavior is allowed, like stunts, wheelies or unsafe speeds. Fines range up to $600.
The ordinance passed Tuesday reflects changes made since it was originally introduced mid-April. Most notably, Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are no longer banned in County parks, their speed is just limited.
This comes after avid e-bike rider, James Zachman, spoke to County Commissioners about his concerns with the altogether ban of faster e-bikes in County parks.
He says he relies on using his Class 2 e-bike in County parks to get around safely, and he’s glad to hear he’ll still legally be able to.
“I’m glad that they took my comments into consideration,” Zachman says. “I can tell from reading what they’ve changed here, that their staff definitely did some homework on it.”
When it comes to enforcement, Commissioner Justin Jones says clear signage and education will come first.
“Then obviously, it’s on our law enforcement partners to make sure that they first have conversations with people, and then start enforcing it,” Jones says.
Jones says if citations are given to children under 18, parents will be responsible for footing the bill.
Reckless riding can be reported to Metro Police by calling 311, or by filing a report online.
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