Officials Across Regions Consider E-Bike, Scooter Limits

Officials in Reno and Owensboro are considering tighter rules for e-bikes and electric scooters amid safety and access concerns. Reno Police Chief Corey Solferino said Nevada lawmakers may take up restrictions, permitting requirements and other regulations in 2027 as crashes and complaints rise. Owensboro’s proposed ordinance would bar riders under 15, restrict sidewalk and park use, and allow only pedal-assist Class 1 e-bikes on two trails; it has received a first reading but no vote. In Britain, the government is consulting on national standards that could let local authorities license shared-bike operators and set parking, fleet and operating-area rules, as well as address unsafe or antisocial use.