Miami commissioners have unanimously approved new regulations prohibiting electric bicycles and motorized scooters from public sidewalks, with the rules expected to take effect in early November.
The ordinance was approved on Oct. 22, 2026, and introduces restrictions on where the devices can be operated, their speed and how they are parked. Violators could face a US$100 fine.
Under the new rules, riders must use designated bike lanes where available or streets and rights-of-way under the city’s jurisdiction with posted speed limits of 30 mph or less. Covered devices will be subject to a maximum operating speed of 20 mph on those routes…