eBE-Bike RegulationsUnited States

King County e-bike rulesWashington

King County Parks allows Class 1 and Class 2 electric-assisted bicycles and electric foot scooters on its regional shared-use trails, while Class 3 e-bikes, motorcycles (gas or electric), mopeds, and ATVs remain banned per King County Code Title 7 (Parks and Recreation) and related trail rules following the state's 2018 e-bike law (SB 6434).

King County ordinances

  • Parks and Recreation Code - trail vehicle use

    K.C.C. Title 7

    Governs use of King County parks and regional trails, including rules permitting Class 1/2 e-bikes on shared-use paths, a 15 mph trail speed guidance, and prohibitions on Class 3 e-bikes, motorcycles, mopeds, and ATVs.

    King County Code

  • Multi-Use Trail Policy

    SPR Policy 7.11.3

    Seattle Parks and Recreation's 2020 E-Mobility policy aligned regulations across Seattle's multi-use trails, permitting certain classes of e-bikes and e-mobility devices consistent with the 2018 state law (SB 6434) allowing some electric-assisted bicycles on shared-use paths unless locally restricted.

    Seattle Parks and Recreation

  • Bicycle Use Policy

    SPR Policy 7.11.1.2

    Governs bicycling, including electric-assisted bicycles, on Seattle park roads, trails, and park areas.

    Seattle Parks and Recreation

King County government & school board

Last verified 2026-09-08

King County meeting calendar (county & cities)

September 2026

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  • Government Accountability and Oversight Committee Meeting

    Government Accountability and Oversight Committee · Committee · King County

    Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · 09:30

    Hybrid Meeting, King County Council Chambers, Seattle, WA

    Regular King County Council committee meeting; note a cancellation notice was posted for this date.

    AgendaOfficial calendarSource

King County meetings on e-bikes

Next scheduled meeting

  • Government Accountability and Oversight Committee Meeting

    Government Accountability and Oversight Committee · 2026-09-08

    Regular King County Council committee meeting; note a cancellation notice was posted for this date.

    AgendaGovernment calendarSource

Cities & school districts

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County officials

  • Girmay Zahilay

    King County Executive

    Website

  • Reagan Dunn

    County Council Vice Chair • Republican

  • Jorge L. Barón

    County Council Vice Chair • Democratic

  • Rod Dembowski

    Councilmember, District 1

    206-477-1001 Website

  • Sarah Perry

    County Council Chair

City officials