New e-bike safety campaign launches in Coral Springs to curb crashes, injuries
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Did you give or receive an electric bike or scooter this holiday season? Coral Springs police and fire officials want you to keep an eye on how you use it.
Under City Ordinance 2025-11, riders are now permitted to ride their micromobility devices on city sidewalks, with certain rules and regulations.
Here’s what you need to know.
Why did City Commission change rules around e-bikes?
Commissioners cited the increased number of individuals, particularly students, who use the devices to get around. They also noted that it could reduce congestion on roads and benefit the environment as fewer people need cars to get from place to place.
Where are e-bikes allowed?
E-bikes and other micromobility devices are permitted on sidewalks as well as bike lanes and roadways. However, they are not permitted in city parks.
What rules does the new city ordinance set?
Devices cannot exceed 15 miles per hour on the sidewalk. Riders must yield and slow to 5 mph or less when within 25 feet of pedestrians. That’s roughly the length of a standard school bus.
On Coral Springs’ roads, bikes are limited to 28 mph. Scooter speeds are capped at 20 mph.
Are mopeds included in list of allowed micromobility devices?
Gasoline-powered vehicles are still illegal to use on city sidewalks. That includes mopeds and gopeds. Electric dirt bikes are also on the list of barred vehicles. Under state law, they cannot be driven on any public roadway.
What do I need to know about charging my device?
During a September City Commission hearing, Coral Springs Fire Department chief John Whalen highlighted an increasing threat to home safety: large lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries are ubiquitous in everyday life, powering devices from earbuds to electric cars. But, they can cause fires if not cared for and disposed of properly.
You might notice that your smartphone or other device becomes warm while charging, particularly as it gets older. The same is true for charging micromobility devices, but at a larger scale — so keeping them away from flammable items, as well as sunlight and water, is essential to fire prevention.
Coral Springs Fire Department officials also encouraged families to immediately dispose of damaged batteries, which are at a higher risk of leaks and fires. Instead, dispose of them at dedicated recycling centers using tools such as call2recycle.org to find locations near your home.
How do officials plan to keep residents safe?
In addition to education efforts, Coral Springs police officers will keep an eye out for those violating the new speed and conduct rules.
Violators will be issued a warning, and repeat violators will be issued a $37.50 fine. If the violator is a minor, a parent or guardian will also be contacted.
Officials will also be keeping a database of violations and other incidents, according to statements made during September’s City Commission meeting. It’s supposed to serve a dual purpose: First, to track education and enforcement’s success rate, as well as analyzing accident statistics to ensure drivers, riders and pedestrians continue to be able to use public thoroughfares.
Where can I learn more?
More information is available via the Coral Springs Police Department’s social media, where officials post educational content about micromobility and other city rules.
