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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County

Miami commissioners approve sidewalk ban for e-bikes and e-scooters

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Miami commissioners unanimously approved a ban on riding e-bikes and e-scooters on city sidewalks, requiring riders to use bike lanes or streets instead. Violators face a $100 fine, and the rule takes effect the first week of November. Riders are also capped at a 20 miles per hour speed limit.

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Why It Matters

Pedestrians will no longer have to share sidewalks with electric bikes and scooters, while riders face new route restrictions, a speed cap of 20 miles per hour on city roads, and a $100 penalty for non-compliance.

Key Facts

  • Miami commissioners voted unanimously to approve a ban on e-bikes and e-scooters using city sidewalks.
  • Riders are required to operate in a bike lane or on the street.
  • Riders cannot exceed 20 miles per hour.
  • Violators of the new ban face a $100 fine.
  • The ban officially takes effect during the first week of November.
  • Enforcement will be handled by the Miami Police Department, with officers equipped to issue citations.
  • The measure follows multiple incidents in South Florida, including a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier in the month involving a 26-year-old man.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“Region where multiple incidents involving e-bikes and scooters occurred”OrganizationMiami Police Chief“Police department tasked with enforcing the ban”other26“Age of man killed in a hit-and-run crash”other20“Maximum miles per hour speed limit for riders”PersonEdwin Lopez“Miami Police Chief who teamed up with Commissioner Escalona”other30“Speed limit discussed for city-controlled roads”PersonMatthew Gultanoff“Expressed concern about rule clarity regarding city versus county or state roads”locationNorthwest Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street“Area where a deadly hit-and-run crash occurred earlier this month”locationMiami“City where the ban was approved”PersonRolando Escalona“Miami Commissioner who spearheaded the idea”PersonJohnathan Barahona“Resident who walks to work and agrees with the ban”