Oviedo considers e-scooters, e-bikes rules in 1st for Seminole County

Oviedo could become the first city in Seminole County to adopt local regulations for e-bikes and other micromobility devices, with city leaders saying the rules are aimed at improving safety for riders and pedestrians.City commissioners are expected to vote on the proposed ordinance at 6:30 p.m. The measure would set speed limits for e-bikes and e-scooters within Oviedo city limits, including on sidewalks.Mayor Megan Sladek said the rules are meant to establish clear expectations as more people, especially younger riders, use e-bikes and scooters to get around. “I have been a big bike rider for over a decade and now that we’ve got so many young people joining the bike riding craze, we’ve got to have some common courtesy sort of solidified so we know who’s got priority on the sidewalks,” Sladek said. Under Florida law, e-bikes are included among micromobility devices, along with traditional bicycles and motorized scooters. E-bikes are divided into three classes, but all have pedals and