Queen Creek expands use of motorized devices on sidewalks, streets, trails
Posted 11/30/23
Queen Creek has expanded its permitted use of motorized devices effective Dec. 1 as part of an ordinance adopted into the town code. The ordinance outlines the permissible operation of bicycles …
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Queen Creek expands use of motorized devices on sidewalks, streets, trails
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Effective Dec. 1, Queen Creek has expanded what types motorized devices can be used and where alongside bicycles and horses.
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Queen Creek has expanded its permitted use of motorized devices effective Dec. 1 as part of an ordinance adopted into the town code. The ordinance outlines the permissible operation of bicycles and other power-driven mobility devices throughout Queen Creek. This code also allows certain "motorized" devices to be used on town owned multi-use trails/paths and sidewalks.
“Devices must be operated in a reasonable and safe manner, follow the posted speed limit, obey all traffic laws, and yield to pedestrians and equestrians,” according to a town press release. The full list of all applicable rules of operation can be found here.
Devices permitted on sidewalks include (unless prohibited by signs):
Bicycles
Two classes of electric bicycles – Class 1 (requires pedaling to power the motor), Class 2 (uses a throttle to power the motor)
Motorized gas-powered bicycles
Micromobility devices (e.g, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric scooter, electric standup scooter, etc.)
Devices permitted on multi-use trails/paths include (unless prohibited by signs):
Bicycles
Two classes of electric bicycles – Class 1 (requires pedaling to power the motor), Class 2 (uses a throttle to power the motor)
Motorized gas-powered bicycles
Micromobility devices (e.g. electric personal assistive mobility device, electric scooter, electric standup scooter, etc.)
Motorized skateboards
Devices permitted on streets/bicycle lanes include (unless prohibited by signs):
Bicycles
Three classes of electric bicycles – Class 1 (requires pedaling to power the motor), Class 2 (uses a throttle to power the motor) and Class 3 ( the fastest of e-bikes, they provide pedaling and may have a throttle)
Motorized gas-powered bicycles
Motorized electric-powered bicycles (do not have pedals for operation)
Micromobility devices (e.g., electric personal assistive mobility device, electric scooter, electric standup scooter, etc.)
Motorized skateboards may be used on the street as well with a speed limit of 25 MPH or less, and bicycle lanes.
Mopeds, motor-driven cycles, motorcycles, golf carts, ATV, UTVs, quadricycles, neighborhood electric vehicles, and other motor vehicles are prohibited on sidewalks and multi-use trails/paths. Operation on streets/roadways requires that operators have a driver's license, vehicle registration and insurance. Other equipment and endorsements may also be required for certain vehicles.
