The Brief
- Hillsborough County commissioners approved strict speed limits and fines on electric bikes and scooters to curb surging roadway injuries and fatalities across the Tampa Bay region.
- Riders face speeds capped at 10 mph on walkways, 15 mph on multiuse trails, and 28 mph on roadways, with dangerous stunt riding completely outlawed.
- Hillsborough County deputies will start with verbal warnings before levying fines between $50 and $500 or impounding equipment, with rules covering Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City until local actions occur.
TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously to enact strict speed restrictions, stunt bans and potential impoundment penalties for electric bicycles and scooters following a deadly spike in crashes across the region.
Hillsborough County e-bike speed limits
What we know:
Riders operating throughout unincorporated Hillsborough County must keep speeds under 10 mph on sidewalks, 15 mph on shared paths like the Tampa Riverwalk, and 28 mph on roads and bike lanes. The new ordinance also outlaws dangerous stunt maneuvers, specifically banning wheelies and so-called street takeovers.
The countywide rules immediately govern municipal jurisdictions including Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City until those respective municipalities enact independent policies.
Deadly crash statistics
By the numbers:…