Parker, CO Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)
Key Facts
- Class 1 cutoff
- 20 mph, pedal-assist only
- Class 2 cutoff
- 20 mph, throttle allowed
- Class 3 cutoff
- 28 mph, pedal-assist, speedometer required
- Class 3 on trails
- Expressly prohibited
- Civil fine
- Up to $499
- Governing chapter
- Chapter 12.02, Park Regulations
Summary
Chapter 12.02 of the Parker park regulations defines Class 1, 2 and 3 electrical assisted bicycles by motor cutoff speed, then allows only Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on Town trails while flatly prohibiting Class 3 e-bikes, which assist up to 28 miles per hour, anywhere on Town trails.
Electrical assisted bicycles or e-bikes, means a vehicle having two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor not exceeding seven hundred fifty watts of power. Electrical assisted bicycles are further defined under one of three classes as follows: a.Class 1 electrical assisted bicycle means an electrical assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty miles per hour.b.Class 2 electrical assisted bicycle means an electrical assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance regardless of whether the rider is pedaling but ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty miles per hour. ... c.Class 3 electrical assisted bicycle means an electrical assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty-eight miles per hour. ... (2)Class 1 and Class 2 electrical assisted bicycles. Class 3 electrical assisted bicycles are prohibited on Town trails;
Full Breakdown
Section 12.02.020 defines an electrical assisted bicycle, or e-bike, as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals and a motor not exceeding 750 watts. It splits e-bikes into three classes: Class 1 assists only while pedaling and cuts off at 20 mph; Class 2 assists regardless of pedaling but also cuts off at 20 mph and must disengage the motor when the brakes are applied; Class 3 assists only while pedaling, cuts off at 28 mph, and must carry a speedometer displaying speed in miles per hour.
Section 12.02.210, governing types of vehicles allowed on Town trails, permits Class 1 and Class 2 electrical assisted bicycles but expressly states Class 3 electrical assisted bicycles are prohibited on Town trails. The same Section separately allows fully human-powered wheeled devices, Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices for people with mobility disabilities (capped at 500 pounds, no more than half a trail's width, banned between dusk and dawn), and electric personal assistive mobility devices under matching weight and width limits. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Director may adopt further rules and regulations under Section 12.02.220, filed with the Town Clerk for public inspection.
Violations & Fines
A violation of the Chapter 12.02 park regulations, including riding a Class 3 e-bike on a Town trail, is civil in nature under Section 12.02.240 and carries a penalty of up to $499, assessed at the Municipal Judge's discretion, with no jail time available for this offense. Enforcement falls to Town personnel and the Parker Police Department on park lands and trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes under Parker's code?
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Sources & Official References
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