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E-bike Laws and Regulations in Tempe, Arizona

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State, county, and city rules that apply in this area.

Arizona

Electric bicycle classes and access

Arizona recognizes three classes of e-bike under 750 watts and generally gives them bicycle rights and duties. Class 1 and 2 may use bicycle paths unless the local authority or agency prohibits them; Class 3 path access is limited to paths adjacent to a roadway or those locally allowed. The cited e-bike provisions do not establish a special statewide age or helmet rule.

Code: A.R.S. §§ 28-101(29), 28-819 Arizona electric-bicycle statutes
Applies to: statewide

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Tempe

Sidewalk and multi-use path speed limits and Class 3 age

Tempe limits e-bikes to 10 mph on sidewalks, or 5 mph while passing pedestrians; e-bike speed on multi-use paths is capped at 15 mph. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 3 e-bikes.

Code: Tempe Ord. O2026.33 Tempe e-bike safety ordinance
Applies to: city
Effective: Sat Jul 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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Bikes to compare

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WERHY Electric Bike for Adults, 750W Peak Motor, 20 MPH Max Speed Folding Ebike, 14" Electric Bicycles, Max 40 Miles Range (Pedal Assist Mode), Mini E Bikes

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Electric bicycle Hedatx TX1 Adult 1000W 48V16Ah Battery 80km Range Electric Bike 29 Inch All Terrain Tire Mountain Ebike 50 Km/h

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Adult Electric Bike,560W Motor,20MPH,48V Removable Battery,14inch Folding Electric Bike,Maximum 32 Miles,1Year Warranty Ebike

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ActBest Blaze Plus Electric Bike, 16" Fat Tires Electric Mountain Bike, 1500W Peak Motor 48V 15.6Ah, 30 MPH 75Mi Range Off-Road Ebike with Full Suspension

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