With more trails, more sunshine, and more people choosing electric rides to get around, it’s no surprise e-bikes are everywhere in Florida right now. At Wellen Park, we’re all about getting outside, staying active, and keeping things fun—but as the popularity of e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices grows, it’s important to know the rules of the road (and the splash pad).
First Things First: Where You Can’t Ride Your E-Bike/Bicycle Downtown
We love that Wellen Park is super walkable. To keep it safe for everyone—especially kids playing, families strolling, and guests enjoying the Great Lawn—there are a few spots where you’ll need to hop off and walk your ride:
- The Yard Food Court
- The Playground
- The Splash Pad
- The Great Lawn
- All downtown sidewalks (except the loop around Grand Lake)
- Bathrooms, docks, and the fishing pier of course!
Also: No stand-up scooters allowed downtown—again, except around Grand Lake.
If you’re cruising through, just dismount in these areas and walk your wheels until you’re back on bike-friendly paths. Easy as that.
What Florida Law Says About E-Bikes
Florida keeps it pretty simple: e-bikes are treated like bicycles—as long as they follow the rules.
Here’s the quick version:
- Pedals are required
- Motor must cut off when braking or coasting
- Max assisted speed: 28 mph
- Max motor output: 750 watts
- No license, registration, or insurance needed
- If you’re under 16: helmet required
Every e-bike sold or rented in Florida should have a label showing its class, top speed, and motor specs. If you soup it up or change the settings? That label needs to reflect it—or it’s no longer street legal.
Wait… What’s an E-Moto?
Good question—and one the North Port Police Department is asking a lot right now.
Some of the bikes zipping around town look like e-bikes, but they’re actually e-motos. No pedals, often way too fast, and definitely not road legal.
If it doesn’t have pedals and goes over 28 mph, it’s not an e-bike—and it’s not allowed on roads, sidewalks, or trails.
North Port PD has already seen a rise in crashes involving e-motos this year, so they’re keeping a close eye on what people are riding.
What About Scooters?
Scooters and other micromobility devices are a whole different category—but in most cases, they follow the same rules as bikes. That said, local rules apply, and here in Wellen Park, that means:
- No stand-up scooters in the downtown core
- Ride responsibly and follow traffic laws
- And yes, park them properly—especially if there’s stormy weather on the way
Know the Rules, Respect the Ride
At the end of the day, we’re all here to enjoy the outdoors and make the most of this amazing community. So whether you’re heading out on two wheels, three wheels, or good old-fashioned foot power—know where you can ride, follow the local signs, and when in doubt, walk it out.
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