September 7, 2026

New Orange Beach E-Bike Rules Start This Week

By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

September 7, 2026

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. The Orange Beach City Council has issued a new set of safety rules for bicycles, E-bikes and micromobility devices during their meeting last week.

With the increased use of e-bikes and micromobility devices, Orange Beach police and the city government felt that they needed to update local laws governing their use.

The updated regulations are effective this week, starting September 9, 2026.

Some of these updated rules include:

Maximum speed of 15 mph on sidewalks and multi-use paths

Maximum speed of 12 mph on the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

Slow to 10 mph or less when within 50 feet of a pedestrian

Pedestrians have the right-of-way

Give an audible warning before passing pedestrians or other riders

Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a helmet

High-powered electric motorcycles/e-motos are prohibited from sidewalks, multi-use paths and the Backcountry Trail and are restricted to areas permitted by law

Violations may result in fines of up to $500

E-bikes can reach 28 mph.

“These rules are intended to reduce conflicts between riders and pedestrians and help keep everyone using our sidewalks, trails and pathways safe,” the post said.

Parents are asked to review the new rules with their children and make sure they understand them.

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