ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) – Orange Beach Police posted on their Facebook page new safety rules for E-Bikes and micro mobility devices.
Here is the post:
NEW E-BIKE & MICROMOBILITY SAFETY RULES IN ORANGE BEACH
The Orange Beach City Council has adopted new regulations, effective Sept. 9, 2026, for bicycles, e-bikes and other micromobility devices.
Here are some of the important rules riders should know:
• Maximum speed of 15 mph on sidewalks and multi-use paths
• Maximum speed of 12 mph on the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
• Slow to 10 mph or less when within 50 feet of a pedestrian
• Pedestrians have the right-of-way
• Give an audible warning before passing pedestrians or other riders
• Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a helmet
• High-powered electric motorcycles/e-motos are prohibited from sidewalks, multi-use paths and the Backcountry Trail and are restricted to areas permitted by law
• Violations may result in fines of up to $500
These rules are intended to reduce conflicts between riders and pedestrians and help keep everyone using our sidewalks, trails and pathways safe.
Parents, please take a few minutes to review the rules with young riders in your household.
Read the full ordinance here: https://www.orangebeachal.gov/…/Ord-2026-1546-Amd-Ch-70… (PDF).
Slow down. Stay alert. Share the path.
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