Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and motorized cycles
St. Charles Parish
Summary
The parish is drafting its first rules for electric bikes and scooters — a 20 mph speed limit, helmets for anyone under 17, and car-like registration for machines that can exceed 28 mph. The push follows dangerous riding, kids blowing through stop signs, and close calls with riders going against traffic.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost figure given, though enforcement and a planned educational video campaign would fall to the Sheriff's Office.
Kids on scooters and e-bikes, plus the drivers who fear hitting them.
Riders who currently use phones as speedometers or ride at night could face new limits; gas-powered four-wheeler riders are left out entirely.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Sep 15, 2026
Sheriff Champagne pushed a new parish ordinance regulating e-bikes, e-scooters, electric dirt bikes and motorized bicycles after injury data showed a surge in ER visits among young riders. Kids under 17 will need helmets, and there are new rules on speed, phones and where these vehicles can ride. Enforcement starts with a school and social media education campaign.
Parish Council to consider new e-bike, e-scooter regulations - St. Charles Herald Guide
Parish Council to consider new e-bike, e-scooter regulations St. Charles Herald Guide
Legislative Committee Meeting 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Aug 11, 2026
The parish is drafting its first rules for electric bikes and scooters — a 20 mph speed limit, helmets for anyone under 17, and car-like registration for machines that can exceed 28 mph. The push follows dangerous riding, kids blowing through stop signs, and close calls with riders going against traffic.
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