Its wheely simple. Starting yesterday, the City of Tampa introduced new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters. To help you stay safe — and out of trouble — we rounded up the info you need:
- To avoid a fine, e-vehicles must be parked in approved docking stations — here’s a map of corrals, racks, and charging stations. A fine of up to $5 is waiting for those who transgress.
- Up to $2.50 is available, however, to good Samaritans who return misplaced e-vehicles to an approved docking station.
To help clear up sidewalk space and increase safety, the e-vehicles may not be ridden in the following parts of Tampa:
- The Tampa Riverwalk
- Bayshore Boulevard
- 7th Avenue in Ybor City
- Hyde Park Village
- Armature Works
Remember to follow traffic laws, yield to pedestrians, and avoid operating an e-vehicle under the influence.