Queen Creek, AZ Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)

Queen Creek's traffic chapter defines each class in Section 11-1-1. A Class 1 electric bicycle has a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance at 20 miles per hour. A Class 2 electric bicycle has a throttle-capable motor that is not capable of providing assistance once the bicycle reaches 20 miles per hour. A Class 3 electric bicycle pedal-assists only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance at 28 miles per hour, the fastest and most restricted class.

Section 11-5-4, "Operation of Bicycles," then draws the line on where each may legally operate: Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are treated like ordinary bicycles and may use a street, a multi-use path, a sidewalk or a bicycle lane, unless a location is posted off-limits by signage. Class 3 e-bikes, because of their higher assisted top speed, are confined to a street or a bicycle lane only, with sidewalks and multi-use paths off the table. Riders of any class must also follow Section 11-5-3's safe-operation duties, including the manufacturer's safety guidelines and operating in a reasonable, safe and prudent manner.

Separately, standalone micromobility devices such as electric scooters and standup scooters are governed by Section 11-5-5, which allows them on streets posted 25 mph or slower, multi-use paths, sidewalks and bike lanes, a distinct rule set from the e-bike classes. These Chapter 11 definitions and operating rules were adopted by Ordinance 823-23 on November 1, 2023, and most recently amended by Ordinance 890-26 on May 20, 2026.