Twin Falls, ID Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)

The Twin Falls park chapter, Title 8 Chapter 3 of the City Code, sorts wheeled devices into categories. Section 8-3-2 defines "Electric Bicycles Class 1, 2 and 3" in a single entry as human powered bicycles with an integrated electric motor to assist propulsion. Motorized vehicles such as automobiles, ATVs, golf carts and go-carts are a separate category, and wheelchairs and mobility scooters, along with park service vehicles, are excluded from the definition. Because the three classes share one definition, the park rules apply to them alike; the code does not set different rules for Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3.

Section 8-3-5(G)(1) is the operating rule. No person without the director's authorization can operate a non-motorized vehicle, e-bike or other device on other than a paved vehicular road or path designated for that purpose. Users can wheel or push a bicycle by hand over any grassy area or wooded trail, or on any paved area reserved for pedestrian use. Section 8-3-5(D) sets a speed limit of fifteen miles per hour for riding or driving a vehicle in a park unless otherwise posted, and section 8-3-5(A) requires compliance with state motor vehicle traffic laws on equipment and operation.

The canyon trails carry a tighter rule. Section 8-3-5(E)(1) prohibits driving a motorized vehicle, or a vehicle not capable of being solely human powered, in any area of the Rock Creek Canyon Parkway or the Snake River Canyon Rim Trail System, and names one-wheel vehicles, hoverboards and electric motorbikes as prohibited. E-bikes are not named in that list, and the code does not say how the clause applies to a pedal-assist e-bike. Section 8-3-7(J) separately bars reckless behavior on trails, including racing and unsafe speeds.

Parks are open every day from 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. except as otherwise posted under section 8-3-9(A). This page covers park use only.