Arizona: State guide

Arizona has had a three-class e-bike law since 2018, but many day-to-day riding restrictions are local rather than statewide. In practice, state law sets the baseline for path access and exempts e-bikes from vehicle paperwork, while large cities like Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and Scottsdale add their own sidewalk or speed rules.

Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.

Official resources in Arizona

A.R.S. § 28-819

This is Arizona’s current electric-bicycle statute covering rights, exemptions, labels, and path access.

Laws 2018, Chapter 324

This session law created Arizona’s modern e-bike framework and path rules.

City of Phoenix e-bike and e-scooter laws page

Phoenix riders can use this page for local e-bike rules, including age and sidewalk restrictions.

City of Tempe Bike and Scooter Safety

This city page summarizes Tempe’s current local e-bike and scooter rules, including sidewalk and multi-use-path speed limits.

City of Mesa MesaMoves

Mesa residents can use this transportation page for biking resources, contacts, and local shared-scooter information.

Key facts for Arizona

Laws 2018, Chapter 324 added Arizona’s current e-bike framework and A.R.S. § 28-819.
Arizona exempts e-bikes from title, registration, vehicle license tax, driver licenses, and vehicle insurance.
Manufacturers and distributors had to begin labeling e-bikes with class, top assisted speed, and motor wattage on January 1, 2019.
Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes may use bicycle and multiuse paths unless locally prohibited.
Class 3 e-bikes may not use bicycle or multiuse paths unless adjacent to a highway or roadway or locally allowed.
The official state pages reviewed did not show a statewide e-bike minimum age or helmet rule in A.R.S. § 28-819.

City e-bike rules in Arizona

City	city	phone	Details
Phoenix Police Department e-bike laws page Maricopa	Phoenix	Not published*	Phoenix’s official e-bike law page says electric bicycles are prohibited on sidewalks and sets a 16-year minimum operator age under city code.
Phoenix Shared Micromobility Program Maricopa	Phoenix	Not published*	City program page for shared scooters and bikes, with parking rules, safety guidance, and a city contact for non-urgent concerns.
Tempe Transportation and Sustainability Department Maricopa	Tempe	Not published*	Department page for transportation services and local cycling policy contacts; Tempe publishes current bike and scooter rules through this department.
Tempe Bike and Scooter Safety Maricopa	Tempe	Not published*	Official summary of Tempe’s 2026 e-bike and scooter rule changes, including sidewalk and multi-use-path speed limits and Class 3 age limits.
MesaMoves Maricopa	Mesa	Not published*	Mesa transportation safety program with bike resources and local shared-scooter contact information.
City of Mesa Code of Ordinances, Title 10 Maricopa	Mesa	Not published*	Mesa code page includes local rules such as no electric bicycles on sidewalks.
City of Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Article IV Maricopa	Scottsdale	Not published*	Scottsdale code prohibits riding, parking, or operating a Class 3 electric bicycle on any sidewalk or multi-use path within the city.

* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.

What to do next

Do not rely on state law alone in Arizona; check city rules before riding on sidewalks or multi-use paths in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, or Scottsdale.
If you ride a Class 3 e-bike, verify whether the local path is adjacent to a roadway or has an ordinance expressly allowing Class 3 use.
Use city micromobility or transportation pages for local shared e-bike parking, sidewalk, and downtown riding restrictions.

Not seeing your city or county?

We list a city only when an official government page publishes its rules. If yours isn't in the table above, it may not publish them online yet. Here's what to use instead, in order:

General Start with the statewide information above. It applies across Arizona, but cities and counties can add their own steps, fees or deadlines.
Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Arizona's population center, for comparison only):
- City of Henderson – Bike & Scooter Safety, Nevada · about 245 miles
- City of Henderson – Maps & Trails, Nevada · about 245 miles
- City of Henderson, Nevada · about 245 miles
Call to confirm Ask the official office. They have the current local rule, fee and form.
City of Phoenix e-bike and e-scooter laws page
Website →
Phone: (602) 262-3111 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)
Your city or county office: Local governments →
Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Arizona page on USA.gov can point you to the right office.
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