speed limits; bicycles; sidewalk; paths

SB 1073 sets speed limits for bicycles and electric mobility devices (including e-bikes, scooters, and motorized skateboards) on sidewalks and multiuse paths in Arizona. It prohibits bicycle riders from exceeding 15 mph on sidewalks, 5 mph over the speed of a person being passed, and requires an audible warning when passing others. The bill also prevents these violations from being used to suspend driver's licenses, impact auto insurance rates, or be reported to the Department of Transportation. Local authorities may establish lower speed limits for these devices on paths, with specific rules for class 3 e-bikes (which cannot use paths unless adjacent to roads).