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Citrus County, Fla., Deputies Can Now Ticket E-Bike Riders Along the Withlacoochee State Trail
Citrus County, Fla., sheriff's deputies can now cite e-bike riders for violations along the entire Withlacoochee State Trail under an agreement with the state signed Oct. 15, the Citrus County Chronicle reported Oct. 25, 2026. About 12 citations have been issued so far.
North Ridgeville, Ohio, E-Bike Rules Take Effect Nov. 4: Helmets, Age Limits and Pedal-Only Paths
North Ridgeville, Ohio, adopted Ordinance No. 2026-69 on Oct. 5, 2026. From Nov. 4, riders under 18 on Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and all Class 3 riders must wear helmets, Class 3 riders must be 16 or older, and motors must be off on sidewalks and multi-use paths.
Somerville, Mass., Adds 'Rumble Strips' to Its Busy Community Path to Slow Fast E-Bikes and Scooters
Somerville, Mass., is adding thermoplastic rumble strips and clearer signs to its 3.2-mile Community Path, where some sections see as many as 500 people an hour, to slow the fastest e-bike, scooter and moped riders, The Boston Globe reported Oct. 24, 2026.
Rock Springs, Wyo., Advances E-Bike Rules That Mirror State Classes; Gillette Police Say Most Citations Involved Electric Dirt Bikes
Rock Springs, Wyo., advanced Ordinance 2026-11 on Oct. 20, 2026, mirroring state Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bike definitions and allowing sidewalks at a prudent speed; final vote Nov. 3. In Gillette, police said nearly all 19 citations since June involved electric dirt bikes.
Miami Approves E-Bike and Scooter Rules: Riders Must Be 16, No Sidewalk Riding, 20 MPH Cap and $100 Fines
Miami commissioners approved micromobility rules on Oct. 22, 2026: riders must be 16 and carry photo ID, no sidewalk riding, bike lanes or streets posted 30 mph or less, a 20 mph cap and $100 fines per violation.
Palm Beach County Advances E-Bike Rules: Minimum Age 14, Photo ID and 15 MPH on Sidewalks and Paths; Final Vote Set for Dec. 1
Palm Beach County, Fla., commissioners voted 7-0 on Oct. 20, 2026, to advance a micromobility ordinance on preliminary reading that would set a minimum rider age of 14, require government-issued photo ID, and cap e-bikes and scooters at 15 mph on sidewalks, bike lanes and paths (10 mph within 50 feet of a pedestrian). A public hearing and final vote are set for Dec. 1.
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Lectric XP Lite 3 Video Review: A Lighter Folder, With Catches
Watch our Lectric XP Lite 3 video, with manufacturer specifications and separately attributed test results from Electric Bike Report's belt Long-Range model.
The 5-Minute Battery Check That Prevents Most E-Bike Fires
Nearly every catastrophic e-bike fire has warning signs before it happens. Here's the quick, repeatable inspection that catches them — and the one habit that matters more than any gadget.
Where and When You Charge Matters More Than What You Ride
You can buy the safest certified e-bike on the market and still create real risk with bad charging habits. A field guide to charging your battery so a rare failure stays survivable.
The Right Hook and 6 Other Crashes That Catch E-Bike Riders Off Guard
E-bikes carry more speed than drivers expect, which changes the physics of the most common crashes. Learn the seven that account for most serious injuries — and how to ride around them.
Buying a Used E-Bike? Run This 12-Point Safety Check First
A used e-bike can be a great deal or an expensive fire hazard. Before you hand over cash, walk through these twelve checks — most take seconds and any one of them can save you.
9 E-Bike Brands Worth Watching: New Shorts from Vittoria, Trek, Brompton & More
Quick video looks at Vittoria, ORTLIEB, Showers Pass, Velotric, Old Man Mountain, Radio Flyer, Bakcou, Brompton and Trek, with notes on what makes each worth knowing.
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