Las Vegas City Council Greenlights New Regulations for E‑Bikes & Scooters

The Las Vegas City Council has approved a new ordinance—introduced by Councilwoman Nancy Brune—to govern the use of electric bicycles and scooters within city-managed parks, plazas, and recreational areas. These measures, closely modeled on Clark County’s rules to ensure consistent enforcement, will take effect on October 1, 2025.

Under the ordinance, a maximum 15 mph speed limit applies across all designated city facilities. Devices must be outfitted with essential safety gear—white lamps, reflectors, and an audible warning device capable of being heard from at least 100 feet away.

Minors are required to wear helmets, and riders must not engage in any reckless conduct, including wheelies or stunts, both in parks and on public plazas. Additionally, riding e-bikes or e‑-scooters‑ is prohibited on the sidewalks of Fremont Street from Main to Seventh Streets.

Enforcement will be carried out by city marshals and the Metropolitan Police Department, with fines structured as follows:

• $150 for the first offense;
• $300 for the second; and
• $500 for subsequent violations.

City leaders underscored that safety was the driving force behind the regulations. Councilman Brian Knudsen praised the legislation as “great,” while Public Safety Chief Jason Potts stressed the dual goals of protecting riders and preserving park turf.

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• Consistency with Clark County: Las Vegas aligned its e-bike and e-scooter rules with those already adopted by Clark County to avoid jurisdictional confusion.
• Speed Limit: A maximum 15 mph limit now applies in all city-operated parks, recreational areas, and plazas.
• Behavior Restrictions: Performing tricks like wheelies, engaging in stunts, or riding recklessly is now banned.
• Helmet Requirement: Minors must wear helmets when operating e-bikes or scooters.
• Sidewalk Prohibition: E-bikes and scooters are not allowed on sidewalks along Fremont Street from Main to Seventh Streets.
• Required Equipment: Riders must have lamps, reflectors, and a bell or similar device that can be heard from at least 100 feet.
• Enforcement: Violations will be monitored and enforced by city marshals and Metro Police.
• Fines:
  • $150 for the first violation
  • $300 for the second
  • $500 for each additional offense
• Start Date: The ordinance goes into effect on October 1, 2025.
• Council Commentary: Councilman Brian Knudsen called the ordinance “great,” and Safety Chief Jason Potts emphasized its importance in preventing injuries and protecting city property.