07/29/2026
Thank you!
🚲 A Message About Electric Bicycles & Community Safety
As electric bicycles become more popular, we're seeing more riders enjoying them throughout our community. E-bikes can be a great way to get around, stay active, and have fun—but they also come with important responsibilities.
Parents, this message is especially for you.
Before your child heads out on an e-bike, please take a few minutes to discuss safe riding habits. Wearing a helmet, obeying traffic laws, yielding to pedestrians, and staying alert are all essential to preventing serious injuries. Just because an e-bike has a motor doesn't mean the rules of the road don't apply.
We also encourage parents to make sure they understand the type of e-bike their child is riding. Some electric bicycles are designed to operate like traditional bicycles, while others have higher speeds or features that may place them into a different legal category with additional requirements. Knowing the difference can help avoid confusion—and keep everyone riding safely and legally. See the chart below.
We've received concerns from residents about unsafe riding, including excessive speeds, riding through busy intersections without stopping, and weaving through traffic. These behaviors put not only the rider at risk but also pedestrians, motorists, and other cyclists at risk.
Our goal is education first. We'd much rather prevent a tragedy than respond to one. We ask parents to have these conversations at home and help young riders understand that safe riding protects everyone in our community.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our roads, sidewalks, and neighborhoods safe. If you have questions about e-bike laws or safe operation, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Lincoln Police Department.
