Greeley, CO Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)
Key Facts
- Class 3 e-bikes
- banned on all city trails
- Class 1/2 e-bikes
- banned only where signed
- Scope
- city-designated natural areas/trails
- Code section
- Greeley Municipal Code § 18-452(b)(16)-(17)
Summary
On Greeley's city-designated natural areas and trails, Class 3 electrical assisted bicycles are banned outright, while Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes may only be excluded where the city has posted signs prohibiting them, under Municipal Code § 18-452(b).
(b)In a city-designated natural area or trail, it shall be a violation of this chapter to:...(16)Operate a Class 3 electrical assisted bicycle.(17)Operate a skateboard, rollerblades, roller-skates, scooter, electric scooter, bicycle, or electrical assisted bicycle (Class 1 and Class 2) where city-posted signs prohibit such activity.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Section 18-451 adopts the state's three e-bike classes: Class 1 pedal-assists only up to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle-assists (pedaling or not) up to 20 mph, and Class 3 pedal-assists up to 28 mph. Section 18-452(b), governing conduct in city-designated natural areas and trails, then treats the classes differently, it bars operating a Class 3 electrical assisted bicycle anywhere in those areas with no signage exception, but only bars Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes, plus regular bicycles and other wheeled devices, where the city has specifically posted signs prohibiting them. This chapter governs Greeley-managed natural areas and trails specifically, separate from the general roadway bicycle rules in § 16-471.
Violations & Fines
Riding a Class 3 e-bike on any Greeley-designated natural area or trail is a violation regardless of signage; riding a Class 1 or 2 e-bike past a posted sign that prohibits bikes on that trail is also a violation, punishable as a misdemeanor infraction under § 18-453.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ride a Class 3 e-bike on a Greeley trail?
What about a Class 1 or 2 e-bike on a trail?
Sources & Official References
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