Maricopa County e-bike rulesArizona
Arizona law (A.R.S. § 28-819) treats e-bikes as bicycles by class, and local authorities may add restrictions. Maricopa County Parks & Recreation designates its regional park trails, including the Maricopa Trail, as non-motorized use, with specific e-bike guidance in the county park rules.
Overview
Maricopa County follows the Arizona state e-bike statutes, plus any county ordinances listed below. Cities and school districts inside the county may impose additional restrictions on paths, sidewalks and campus property.
Maricopa County ordinances
Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Bicycle/E-Bike Provisions
Tempe City Code, Ch. 19
Regulates bicycles, electric bicycles and related devices, including on shared paths and sidewalks.
Municode - TempeElectric bicycles prohibited on sidewalks
Phoenix City Code § 36-504
Electric bicycles are prohibited on sidewalks in Phoenix.
Phoenix City CodeMaricopa County Regional Park Rules and Regulations
Adopted Aug. 13, 2003; revised Jan. 13, 2016
Park rules governing recreation in Maricopa County regional parks, including bicycling designations; trails are designated non-motorized use, with an FAQ addressing e-bike allowances.
Maricopa County Parks & RecreationBicycles, Skateboards, Motorized Skateboards and Multiuse Paths
Scottsdale Revised Code, Ch. 17, Art. IV
Regulates bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and motorized skateboards on streets and multiuse paths.
Municode - ScottsdaleElectric bicycle minimum age
Phoenix City Code § 36-510
Minimum age of 16 to operate an electric bicycle in Phoenix; Class 3 e-bikes are banned citywide.
City of Phoenix Police DepartmentE-Bike Restrictions for Riders 16 and Under
Ordinance amending Scottsdale Revised Code Ch. 17 (2025)
New ordinances effective July 31, 2025 restrict e-bike use and sales for riders 16 and under.
Arizona Daily IndependentE-Bike and Scooter Speed Enforcement
Tempe local rules (2026 enforcement)
Tempe enforces new speed regulations for electric bikes and scooters on sidewalks and paths as of August 2026.
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Maricopa County government & school board
Last verified 2026-09-06
Maricopa County meeting calendar (county & cities)
September 2026
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City Council Meeting
Chandler City Council · City council · Chandler
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
City Council Meeting
Maricopa County meetings on e-bikes
Next scheduled meeting
Board Meeting
Maricopa County School Superintendent's Office Governing Board · 2026-09-17
Board Meeting
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors · 2026-09-16
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Cities & school districts
County officials
Thomas Galvin
County Supervisor, District 2 • District 2
301 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Debbie Lesko
County Supervisor, District 4 • District 4
301 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Steve Gallardo
County Supervisor, District 5 • District 5
301 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
City officials
Mark Freeman
Mayor
Kevin Hartke
Mayor
Rich Adams
Councilmember, District 1 • District 1
Christine Ellis
Vice Mayor / Councilmember
OD Harris
Councilmember
Francisco Heredia
Councilmember, District 3 • District 3