NYC Aims to Reduce E-Bike and Scooter Maximum Speeds to Match a Jogger's Pace | Carscoops
Announcement from New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveils a 15 mph speed limit akin to existing regulations in Europe
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by Chris Chilton
The Mayor of New York City is proposing to limit electric bicycles to a maximum speed of 15 mph.
Eric Adams' initiative follows complaints from residents regarding e-bikes traveling at excessive speeds. Previously, the city set the speed limit for e-bikes at 25 mph and for stand-up e-scooters at 15 mph.
As the electric mobility sector continues to thrive, particularly in urban delivery services, Mayor Adams indicates that the situation has become chaotic, necessitating stricter speed regulations for e-bikes to reduce incidents.
In response to New Yorkers' concerns about e-bikes speeding through pedestrian areas, Mayor Eric Adams has suggested a 15 mph (24 km/h) limit for electrically-assisted bicycles. This speed is just over half the 28 mph (45 km/h) record Usain Bolt achieved in the 100m dash.
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“I’ve heard it across every neighborhood: New Yorkers are anxious about e-bikes zooming by and endangering their families and children,” Adams stated on X.
“Enough is enough. We will soon enforce a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and riders on our streets.”
Existing regulations in New York already limit e-scooters to 15 mph, while e-bikes are currently permitted to reach speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h). The new proposal aims to align both devices under the same speed limit, which is in line with regulations in the European Union.
Questions Regarding Enforcement
In the EU, scooters and bicycles are restricted to 15.5 mph (25 km/h) and bicycles are limited to motors with a maximum output of 250 W. Adams has not indicated that he plans to impose any power limitations in New York, and while enforcing the new speed limits on newly purchased bikes may be straightforward, how to regulate existing bicycles remains unclear.
The mayor has also indicated that the city is considering implementing additional safety measures in parks to safeguard both pedestrians and e-bike users. He has urged council members to support his proposal for a licensing system for delivery operators, which he believes could help reduce accidents and battery fires.
This proposal, part of his Department of Sustainable Delivery initiative, has been stagnant in the City Council for nine months. Nevertheless, his administration is advancing infrastructure improvements, having added nearly 88 miles (142 km) of new protected bike lanes and updating an additional 20 miles (32 km) of existing ones.
“I’ve heard it across every neighborhood: New Yorkers are anxious about e-bikes zooming by and endangering their families and children. Enough is enough. We will soon enforce a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and riders on our streets.” pic.twitter.com/VMy9Xiy3T2
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) June 5, 2025
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NYC Aims to Reduce E-Bike and Scooter Maximum Speeds to Match a Jogger's Pace | Carscoops
Announcement from New York City Mayor Eric Adams introduces a 15 mph speed limit, similar to the existing regulation in Europe.