E-bikes, e-scooters and other alternative vehicles are becoming more common around Glendale. Whether you’re riding, driving or walking, following a few simple rules helps keep everyone safe.
- Be visible: Use a headlight, rear reflector and reflective materials when riding after dark.
- Wear a helmet: Riders under 16 are required to wear protective headgear.
- Follow the rules of the road: Obey speed limits, ride with traffic and stay to the right when traveling slower than traffic.
- Stay in control: Keep at least one hand on the handlebars, use hand signals when turning and make sure your brakes are working.
- Watch for pedestrians: Yield to pedestrians, give a verbal warning when passing and never block sidewalks or other areas when parking.
- Ride safely: Use required safety seats for young children, don't carry more passengers than the vehicle is designed for and never tow a rider behind a motor vehicle.
- Be aware of consequences: A police officer may impound the vehicle for 5 days if violations are observed. It is unlawful for any parent or guardian to allow a child under the age of 17 to operate a vehicle in violation of City Ordinance #B04-26.
Which motorized devices are allowed on City streets?
Bicycles, Class I and Class II e-bikes, Class III e-bikes (for riders 16+), and sit-on motorized bicycles/scooters are allowed on all streets. Stand-on electric scooters and motorized alternative vehicles—such as motorized play vehicles, one-wheeled skateboards, or low speed mini-bikes or pocket motor bikes—are restricted to residential streets with a speed limit of less than 25 mph.
What devices are allowed on sidewalks?
Bicycles, Class I and Class II e-bikes, stand-on electric scooters, non-motorized alternative vehicles and low-speed motorized alternative vehicles are allowed on sidewalks. Class III e-bikes, sit-on motorized bicycles or scooters, and mini-bikes or pocket motor bikes with motors larger than 49cc or 750 watts are strictly prohibited from sidewalks.