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Rock Springs City Council passes its e-bike and scooter ordinance on a unanimous vote
The e-bike ordinance cleared its last two readings in two weeks
- Oct. 20Council advances Ordinance 2026-11 on second reading.
- Nov. 3Council passes Ordinance 2026-11 unanimously on third and final reading.
- Nov. 17Council's next regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Sources: Wyo4News, Wyoming Tribune Eagle
If you ride an e-bike or scooter around town, the rules are final. The council passed Ordinance 2026-11 unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 3, on its third and final reading. It creates Chapter 72, "Recreational Vehicles," in the city code, with operating guidelines, traffic rules and operator responsibilities.
- Class 3 e-bikes: can reach up to 28 miles per hour
- Sidewalks: allowed at a "prudent speed," yielding to pedestrians
- Helmet mandate and under-16 limit: pulled back Oct. 20
- Next council meeting: Tue., Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
At the Oct. 20 second reading, Councilor Eric Bingham said the text mirrors state definitions for Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes, which gives police clearer legal parameters. Parents or guardians would be accountable if they knowingly let a minor ride in violation.
“The only thing worse than a bad law is a law that is not enforceable.”
Mayor Max Mickelson
The Oct. 20 draft dropped helmet rules and the warning period
| Provision | Where it stood |
|---|---|
| Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes | Would follow state definitions |
| Sidewalks and paths | Allowed at a "prudent speed" |
| Parent responsibility | Would cover knowingly letting a minor ride |
| Helmets, under-16 limit | Pulled back |
| One-year warning period | Removed from text |
Source: Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Before Tuesday's vote, Councilman David Thompson invited residents to reach out with feedback if any part of the regulations needs adjusting.
