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

3 rules for unincorporated York County, Pennsylvania.

Verified from official government sources

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

Shared E-Scooter Rules

York County bans battery-powered and self-propelled scooters, along with skateboards and hoverboards, throughout its entire park system, including the Heritage Rail Trail. Code § 75-16.F allows only devices built specifically for ADA accommodations; every other scooter, shared or personal, is prohibited on county park property.

Scooters & Hoverboards Banned in York County Parks

Heavy Restrictions

York County Code § 75-16.F

F. The use of all other battery-powered devices or self-propelled devices (scooters, skateboards or hoverboards) are prohibited, except devices designed specifically for ADA accommodations.

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Bike Lane Rules

York County doesn't stripe on-street bike lanes, but its park system runs miles of paths and trails governed by Code § 75-15. Riders must stay right, cap group riding at two abreast, yield to pedestrians and horses, pass on the left with an audible signal, and stay off posted trails between dusk and dawn.

Bicycle & E-Bike Path Rules, York County Parks PA

Some Restrictions

York County Code § 75-15.A(1), A(3), C, D

No person shall: (1) Operate a bicycle, pedalcycle or e-bike within the park system unless as close to the right-hand curb or right-hand side of the path, trail or roadway as conditions will permit, and not more than two bicycles, pedalcycles or e-bikes shall be operated abreast. ... (3) Operate a bicycle, pedalcycle or e-bike upon paths, trails or roadways within the park system unless posted ...

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E-Bike Classes

York County limits e-bikes to a single trail: the Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Code § 75-16 allows only Class 1 e-bikes there, pedal-assist with no throttle, under 750 watts, capped at 20 mph and 100 pounds, ridden by someone at least 16; every other county park bans e-bikes outright except for ADA-permitted riders.

E-Bike Class Rules for York County Parks, PA

Some Restrictions

York County Code § 75-16.B-C(1), E

B. No person shall operate fuel-powered mobility devices within the park system. C. Specific to the Heritage Rail Trail County Park, any person over the age of 16 may operate a Class 1 e-bike so long as the following applies: (1) The bike's motor is under 750 watts (or 1 horsepower), it has a maximum speed of 20 mph on a level surface when powered by the motor (with pedal assist), it weighs no ...

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