Everett, WA Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)
Key Facts
- Where allowed
- Posted areas + vehicle lots only
- Brake required
- Skid-capable on dry pavement
- Under-16 violation
- Device may be impounded
- Impound fee
- $50
Summary
Everett limits where e-bikes and motorized foot scooters may operate inside city parks and sets brake, speed, and right-of-way requirements for riders.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized foot scooter or e-bike in any park, except (1) upon such areas designated on signs posted by the parks department as open to such operation and (2) upon such areas authorized for use by motor vehicles, such as parking lots.
B. Any person operating a motorized foot scooter shall comply with the requirements of (1) Chapter 46.80 EMC; (2) all signs posted by parks department; and (3) this chapter, including without limitation EMC 9.06.130.
C. Any person operating an e-bike shall comply with the following:
1. Every e-bike shall be equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, e-bike riders shall have the same rights and duties as operators of bicycles.
3. At all times, e-bike riders shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and human-powered devices and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian or human-powered device.
4. All e-bike riders shall comply with all signs posted by the parks department.
5. All e-bike riders shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, including without limitation EMC 9.06.130
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 4194-26, passed July 29, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Everett Municipal Code § 9.06.134 confines motorized foot scooters and e-bikes to park areas the parks department posts open for that use, plus spaces authorized for motor vehicles, like parking lots. E-bike riders get the same rights and duties as bicyclists, must run a brake that can skid the wheels on dry, level pavement, and must yield to pedestrians with an audible signal before passing. The section doesn't sort e-bikes into Washington's state Class 1/2/3 tiers: it applies one set of park operating rules to any e-bike, defined as an electric-assisted bicycle or tricycle capped at 20 mph on level ground.
Violations & Fines
Violating park e-bike or scooter rules is a traffic infraction; riders under 16 can have the device impounded, reclaimable only by a parent, guardian, or adult owner for a $50 fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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