Coral Springs Police Launch E-Bike and E-Moto Safety Awareness, Enforcement Campaign

by Sharon Aron Baron February 14, 2026

by Sharon Aron Baron February 14, 2026 2 minutes read

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The Coral Springs Police Department has launched a new safety awareness and enforcement campaign to address a growing number of crashes involving electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric scooters across the city.

CSPD says the number of these devices on local streets and sidewalks has increased significantly since last holiday season, along with a rise in crashes, including incidents involving serious injuries and at least one fatality.

“Protecting our community is a shared responsibility, and the Coral Springs Police Department is approaching this issue with the seriousness it demands,” Police Chief Brad Mock said. “Our priority is prevention, stopping dangerous behavior before it results in injury or tragedy. We are committed to educating families and raising awareness, but officers will take enforcement action when laws are broken.”

Since September 2025, police have responded to 45 crashes involving e-bikes, e-motos, or e-scooters.

CSPD data shows:

• 43 operators were not wearing helmets.
• 30 crashes resulted in injuries.
• One crash resulted in a fatality.
• One crash resulted in serious bodily injury.
• About 70 percent of operators involved were juveniles.

To address the issue, CSPD has increased enforcement of city ordinances and state laws, launched public service announcements on social media, installed educational messaging boards throughout the city, and distributed 2,500 safety flyers to middle and high schools. Police have also impounded devices being operated illegally.

Officials note that retrieval fees for towed devices may exceed $200.

Under City Ordinance 2025-111, amended last year, e-bikes and motorized scooters may operate on sidewalks and bike paths at safe speeds, with limits set at 15 mph, or 5 mph when within 25 feet of pedestrians. However, these devices are prohibited on city park sidewalks and paths, and gas-powered devices such as mopeds and gopeds remain banned on citywide sidewalks and bike paths.

CSPD emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between an e-bike and an electric motorcycle, often referred to as an e-moto. An e-bike must have operable pedals, a motor of 750 watts or less, and a maximum speed of 28 mph. Devices exceeding those specifications are classified as motorcycles and are not permitted on sidewalks. Operators of e-motos must be at least 16 years old, possess a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement, and operate a registered vehicle displaying a license plate.

Florida law also requires riders under age 16 operating an e-bike to wear a helmet.

CSPD also reports increased use of these devices on athletic fields and park grounds, causing damage to turf and amenities. As a result, the use of motorized devices is prohibited in all city parks.

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