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Miami sets age, speed and sidewalk limits for e-bike and scooter riders
The city approved rules requiring riders to be at least 16 and limiting speeds to 20 mph. E-bikes and scooters must use bike lanes or streets, not sidewalks.
The City of Miami has approved new rules for e-bike and scooter riders, setting a minimum age of 16 and a maximum speed of 20 mph.
Under the rules, riders must travel in bike lanes or on the street rather than sidewalks. The changes establish where and how riders may use the devices on city streets, though details about when the rules take effect and how they will be enforced were not provided.