Cities / Arizona
Where can I ride in Phoenix?
In Phoenix, e-bikes and e-scooters can't be ridden on sidewalks, and riders must be at least 16. Arizona gives both the same rights as bicycles. Golf carts can use public streets only if they meet Arizona's street-legal requirements.
They get bicycle rights under Arizona law, with no title, registration or license needed. Phoenix bans them on sidewalks and requires riders to be 16+.1,2
Interactive map
Where can you ride in Phoenix? Map it.
Pick a vehicle to color every bike lane, path, park and major road by what our sources say: allowed, restricted, not allowed or unclear, check locally. Tap any line or pin for the rule and its source.
Layers
Not on the map: sidewalks
Not legal advice. The map doesn't make anything legal. Colors only reflect the rules cited on this page. Gray means our sources don't settle it, so check locally. Posted signs, park and trail rules, and private property rules win. Roads are colored only where OpenStreetMap has a posted speed limit, and map data can be incomplete or out of date.
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Where you can ride
A quick guide by place. Posted signs and park or trail rules can be stricter than what's shown here.
| Place | E-bikes | E-scooters | Golf carts / LSVs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streets | AllowedYes, like a bicycle.1 | AllowedYes, like a bicycle.1 | RestrictedStreet-legal golf carts: 35 mph or less.5 |
| Bike lanes | AllowedYes.1 | AllowedYes.1 | Not allowedNo. |
| Sidewalks | Not allowedNo (PCC 36-504).2 | Not allowedNo (PCC 36-304).2 | Not allowedNo.5 |
| Paths | RestrictedClasses 1 and 2 are allowed on bike and multi-use paths unless banned. Class 3 only on paths next to a road, or where allowed.1 | RestrictedAllowed on paths unless banned.1 | Not allowedNo.5 |
| Parks | RestrictedWheeled devices are banned where parks post signs saying so.3 | RestrictedSame: follow the posted signs.3 | Not allowedNo. |
The details
Phoenix city code
Phoenix police list the city rules: no e-bikes on sidewalks (PCC 36-504), e-bike riders must be 16+ (36-510), no e-scooters on sidewalks (36-304), and e-scooter riders must be 16+ (36-308).2 Shared scooters and e-bikes run through the city's shared micromobility program.6
Golf carts
Arizona's mandatory insurance rule covers golf carts.4 Police guidance says a golf cart on public streets must be registered with MVD, carry a plate, have working lights and a horn, be driven by a licensed driver, and stay on streets posted 35 mph or less.5 That guidance comes from a city police flyer, not the statute itself, so check with ADOT MVD before you drive.
State baseline
Arizona: ARS §28-101 defines e-bike classes, electric stand-up scooters (under 75 lb, no faster than 20 mph) and golf carts. Under ARS §28-819, e-bikes and scooters have the same rights and duties as bicycles and don't need a title, registration, license or insurance.1,7
Not legal advice. This is a summary of public sources, last checked Nov 1, 2026. If anything here doesn't match the official source, the official source wins. Check your local ordinance, park and trail rules, and posted signs before you ride. Not sure? Use our guide to checking your town's rules.
Sources
- ARS §28-819 (electric bicycles and scooters) — Arizona Legislature
- E-bikes and e-scooters: laws and ordinances — Phoenix Police Department
- Phoenix City Code §24-43 (wheeled devices in parks) — City of Phoenix
- What is mandatory insurance? (includes golf carts) — ADOT
- Golf cart law flyer — Marana (AZ) Police Department
- Shared micromobility program — City of Phoenix
- ARS §28-101 (definitions) — Arizona Legislature
Sources opened and checked on Nov 1, 2026. Where we couldn't confirm a rule from an official source, we say unclear — check locally.