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Title: Know the Law TVLGs Parent Guide to E-Bike Classes and Where Kids Can Ride

Parents across the East Valley are seeing the same thing: teens and preteens riding electric bikes and stand-up scooters through neighborhoods, often at speeds well above typical pedal bicycles and not always in places where riding is allowed. On a typical day in Gilbert, drivers may encounter roughly 20 solo or paired riders, about 10 small groups of three to five, and around five groups of six to 12. About twice a week, there may be a larger group of 12 or more that is not near a school at dismissal time. Many of us have had near-miss moments, braking hard when a rider appears from behind a hedge or a parked SUV. Limited sight lines, mixed rider experience, and higher assisted speeds (Class 3 assistance up to 28 mph) create closing speeds that can surprise even careful drivers (Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-819, 2025). It has become a regular topic in neighborhood conversations, school pick-up lines, and client calls as parents ask for clarity and drivers ask for predictability.As Gilbert officials examine local options to reduce injuries and continue education through Know Your Ride, The Valley Law Group (TVLG) is releasing a plain-English guide to help families understand current Arizona law, how Gilbert’s efforts fit in, and what could change if new rules are adopted (KJZZ, 2025; 12News, 2025a; Gilbert Police Department, 2025a, 2025b). “Most parents want two clear answers: where their kids can legally ride and what the real risks are if they do not follow the rules,” said a TVLG spokesperson. “Arizona’s three-class e-bike framework is straightforward once you see how classes and path rules work. Gilbert’s education push is a good moment for families to reset expectations at home” (Gilbert Police Department, 2025a). Why This Matters NowGilbert Police launched t...

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