E‑Bike & E‑Scooter Rules in Gaithersburg
Electric bikes and scooters are becoming a popular way to get around Gaithersburg, and the City is reminding riders of key rules to keep everyone safe. E‑bikes fall into three classes: two that assist riders up to 20 mph, and one that supports speeds up to 28 mph. E‑scooters top out at 20 mph.
Riders must follow City regulations, which differ from Montgomery County. E‑bikes and e‑scooters may be used on most sidewalks unless prohibited by signage, but riders must yield to pedestrians, give an audible signal when passing, and keep speeds at or below 20 mph or 10 mph when pedestrians are present.
It’s unlawful to ride unsafely, operate on any sidewalk that provides less than three feet of flat, paved area, carry items that prevent proper control, or ride without lights when it is dark. Riders under 16 must wear an ASTM‑compliant helmet, and only manufacturer‑approved passenger seating is allowed.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
'Broken Heart' Double Oriental Lily, Kentlands Photowalk,
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4750
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/125 sec., ISO-80, 25 mm, No Flash
Photograph By Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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