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ORDINANCE AMENDING RMC TITLE 10 BY ADDING SECTION 10.65 REGARDINGE-CONVEYANCESCity CouncilSeptember 22, 2026Riverside Police Department RPDonline.org•Substantial increase in e-bike use and complaints,particularly around city parks•Over 200 calls for service to dispatch/311 sinceJanuary 1, 2026•22 e-bike-related crashesBACKGROUND1 2 9/18/2026
2 RPDonline.org•Proposal to amend RMC to add section10.65 E-conveyances (e-bikes) which will:– Establish parameters for safe operation ofe-conveyances on public property– Add enforcement ability in parks/publicpropertyDISCUSSION RPDonline.org•No person shall ride an e-conveyance in an unsafemanner in any public area•Prohibits use in public parks & Santa Ana River Trail•Prohibits use on city-owned parking lots•Prohibits use of all off-highway e-motorcycles in anypublic area– Can be used in off-highway areas or private property onlyDISCUSSION3 4 9/18/2026
3 RPDonline.orgPenalties:•Any person, including minors, is subject to fines/penalties•Parent/guardian shall not permit a minor to violate thissection– Minor’s parent may be held responsible for theviolation/fines•Fine of up to $250 (infraction) or $1000 (Misdemeanor)DISCUSSION RPDonline.org•Social media•Website•Live presentations•Informational flyer•Instructor courseDISCUSSION 5 6
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DISCUSSION
RPDonline.orgRECOMMENDATIONThat the City Council Introduce and subsequentlyadopt an ordinance of the City of Riverside, California,amending Title 10 of the Riverside Municipal Code byadding Section 10.65 regarding E-Conveyances toestablish regulations regarding their safe and lawfuloperation.7 8