NEW E-BIKE & E-SCOOTER REGULATIONS VILLAGE OF BALDWINSVILLE 
The Village of Baldwinsville has established regulations for the operation of e-bikes and e-scooters within the Village. These regulations are designed to promote the safety of riders, pedestrians, motorists, and our entire community.
Please know the rules before you ride:
• AGE: No person under 16 years old may operate or ride as a passenger on an e-bike or e-scooter. A person 16 or older may not knowingly allow someone under 16 to operate or ride as a passenger.
• E-BIKES: Only Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are permitted. Class 3 and non-compliant e-bikes are prohibited within the Village.
• E-BIKE SPEED: Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes may not exceed 20 MPH.
• E-SCOOTER SPEED: E-scooters may not exceed 15 MPH.
• WHERE YOU CAN RIDE: E-bikes and e-scooters may be operated on Village streets and highways with a posted speed limit of 30 MPH or less, subject to the other restrictions in the law.
• NO SIDEWALK RIDING: E-bikes and e-scooters may not be operated on sidewalks, except when necessary to enter or leave a driveway or roadway — and then only at walking speed.
• NO RECKLESS RIDING: Riders may not operate recklessly, carelessly, negligently, at an unsafe speed, or in a manner that unreasonably endangers pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, or property.
• NO RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: E-bikes and e-scooters may not be operated while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
• NO SPEED/POWER TAMPERING: E-bikes and e-scooters may not be modified to exceed the maximum motor-assisted speed permitted by law.
• E-SCOOTER PASSENGERS: E-scooters are limited to one person at a time.
• NO TOWING OR ATTACHING: Riders may not attach themselves or their e-bike/e-scooter to a moving motor vehicle.
• HELMETS: Operators and passengers who are 16 or 17 years old must wear an approved helmet. Helmet use is strongly encouraged for everyone.
• LIGHTS AT NIGHT: When riding from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, e-bikes and e-scooters must have a white front light visible from at least 500 feet and a red rear light or reflector visible from at least 300 feet.
• YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS: Riders must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, including at crosswalks, on multi-use paths, and in parking areas.