CORAL SPRINGS, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Coral Springs city officials are set to hold a public town hall focused on e-bike and e-moto safety as the city responds to a growing number of crashes involving electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric scooters.
The E-Bike Safety Town Hall is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 West Sample Road. The event is being hosted by the City of Coral Springs along with the Coral Springs Police Department and Coral Springs Fire Department.
The meeting follows the launch of the Police Department’s E-Bike and E-Moto Safety Awareness and Enforcement Campaign. City officials said the campaign was created in response to an increase in crashes involving the devices.
Since September 2025, Coral Springs Police have responded to 49 crashes involving e-bikes, e-motos, and electric scooters. The city said most of the operators involved were juveniles. Only one rider was wearing a helmet.
Commissioner Joshua Simmons said the town hall is intended to address those safety concerns directly and give residents, especially parents, a clearer understanding of the rules and risks tied to the devices.
“Protecting our community, especially our children, is a shared responsibility,” Simmons said. “We’ve seen firsthand the consequences when these devices are operated unsafely. Our priority is prevention through education, awareness, and partnership with parents, which is why I requested we host a Town Hall to address these issues.”
The issue sits at both the local and state level.
Under Coral Springs city ordinance, e-bikes and motorized scooters are allowed on sidewalks, but only if they are operated at no more than 15 miles per hour. Riders must slow to 5 miles per hour when they are within 25 feet of a pedestrian. The city also prohibits e-devices in public parks.
The city said some devices go beyond what qualifies as an e-bike under the law. When that happens, they are classified as motorcycles and must meet additional state requirements, including licensing and registration.
Florida law also imposes helmet requirements for younger riders. Under Florida Statute 316.2065, anyone under age 16 operating an e-bike must wear a helmet.
That mix of city rules and state law is expected to be a key part of the March 31 discussion. Officials are encouraging residents to attend to learn how the devices are regulated, what enforcement looks like, and what parents and riders need to know going forward.
The town hall is also part of a broader public safety effort. By framing the issue as education and prevention, the city is signaling that enforcement alone is not the full answer. Officials want families to understand where these devices can be ridden, how fast they can travel in certain areas, and what legal obligations apply depending on the type of vehicle.
For residents, the immediate takeaway is simple: the city wants more awareness before more crashes happen.
Parents of children riding e-bikes, scooters, or similar devices may want to review helmet rules, sidewalk speed limits, and where those devices are prohibited before the meeting. Residents looking for more detail on local enforcement, e-bike and e-moto requirements, and safety guidance can find additional information through the city’s online resources.
The town hall is open to the public.
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