Mobility & Curb Rules in Bucks County, PA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bucks County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Bucks County defines an e-scooter as a stand-on device under 100 pounds with handlebars and an electric motor, and § 7 limits e-scooter riding to designated trails and paved roads. Self-balancing devices like hoverboards are banned on park property unless the Director grants a permit.

E-Scooters And Hoverboards In Bucks County Parks

Significant Restrictions

Bucks County Park System Rules and Regulations (Ord. No. 170 as amended by Ord. No. 174), § 7(A)(3), (B), (F)

“E-scooter” or low-speed electric scooter. A mobility device with two or three wheels that weighs less than 100 pounds that has handlebars and an electric motor, a floorboard which can be stood upon while riding and is solely powered by the electric motor and/or human power... No person shall ride a bicycle, e-bike, or e-scooter: 1. Upon any property within the Park System except on specificall...

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Bike Lane Rules

Bucks County limits bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters in its Park System to trails and paved roads specifically marked for that use. Riders must yield to pedestrians on every path, trail and crosswalk and give an audible signal before passing. Careless or reckless riding that endangers people, damages trails, or enters natural areas is banned, and motor-assisted speed on non-motorized trails is capped at 15 mph under Ordinance No. 170 as amended by Ordinance No. 174.

Bike, E-Bike and E-Scooter Rules in Bucks County Parks

Some Restrictions

Bucks County Park System Rules and Regulations (Ord. No. 170 as amended by Ord. No. 174), § 7.B

No person shall ride a bicycle, e-bike, or e-scooter: 1. Upon any property within the Park System except on specifically designated areas or trails and paved roads. ... 5. Without yielding to pedestrians on roadways, paths or trails and at all crosswalks. A person traveling on a path or trail must give an audible signal to pedestrians before passing them on a bicycle or e-bike, or e-scooter.

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E-Bike Classes

Bucks County defines an e-bike as a pedal-equipped, two- or three-wheel vehicle under 100 pounds with a motor of 750 watts or less and a 20 mph motor-only top speed. On non-motorized trails, riders may only pedal-assist and must stay under 15 mph on motor power.

E-Bike Rules In Bucks County Parks

Some Restrictions

Bucks County Park System Rules and Regulations (Ord. No. 170 as amended by Ord. No. 174), § 7(A)(2), (C), (E)

“E-Bike” or pedalcycle with electric assist. A vehicle weighing not more than 100 pounds with two or three wheels more than 11 inches in diameter, manufactured or assembled with an electric motor system rated at not more than 750 watts and equipped with operable pedals and capable of a speed not more than 20 miles per hour on a level surface when powered by the motor source only... On trails de...

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