No sidewalk riding: Miami passes new e-bike, scooter rules

• In 2024, Key Biscayne banned micromobility devices following the death of a pedestrian.
• In the past year, Miami Beach, Doral and Sunny Isles Beach passed their own rules governing helmet use, age minimums and sidewalk riding.

• This summer, the University of Miami also banned e-bikes and e-scooters from its Coral Gables campus.

The latest: Miami commissioners approved new rules Oct. 22 that ban riders younger than 16 years old, prohibit riding on sidewalks except when parking and set a 20-mph speed limit (Some e-bikes go as fast as 28 mph).

• Riders can't park on sidewalks except in designated areas and must carry ID.
• Violators could face a $100 fine. Miami Police Chief Edwin Lopez says officers will try educating the public first, but will turn to fines as a "last resort" if needed, according to Local 10.

Yes, but: Cities need Miami-Dade approval to restrict e-bikes and scooters on county-owned roads.

• Key Biscayne has received approval from the county to enact restrictions on Crandon Boulevard, including a 20-mph speed limit and a ban on sidewalk riding.

What's next: Miami's new rules are effective immediately unless vetoed by the mayor.