OCOEE, Fla. – On Tuesday night, the city of Ocoee voted unanimously to set a new speed limit and other rules for e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility devices.
The ordinance approved Tuesday sets a 10 mph speed limit on sidewalks for the devices.
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Other rules include no riding on the grass and no stunt riding. The ordinance also allows the city manager to ban the e-bikes in certain areas when necessary for public safety, like during special events.
The rules follow similar ordinances passed in local governments all over Central Florida, like in Palm Coast, DeLand and Satellite Beach.
Several counties are also talking about similar ordinances, like in Orange County.
The Florida Legislature tried to pass a similar speed limit for e-bikes in the annual session earlier this year. But Gov. DeSantis vetoed that bill, saying it would “likely lead to enhanced surveillance by local governments against citizens.”
The city of Ocoee’s new rules take effect immediately.