Vero Beach enacted an ordinance in late January regulating where e-bikes and e-scooters can be ridden within city limits, according to Police Chief David Currey of the Vero Beach Police Department.
The ordinance requires riders to be at least 16 years old to operate a Class 3 e-bike — a pedal-assist model capable of speeds up to about 20 mph, Currey said. He said there are no local age restrictions on Class 1 and 2 e-bikes, which also max out around 20 mph.
“We basically banned e-bikes from riding on sidewalks and public roads,” Currey said. “You have to be on a designated bicycle lane and travel with the direct flow of traffic.”…