New NYC E-Bike Speed Limit Takes Effect This Week: What To Know

NEW YORK CITY — New York City will begin enforcing a speed limit on e-bikes and e-scooters on Friday.

A 15 mph speed limit will take effect Friday, citywide.

Mayor Eric Adams first proposed the rule change back in June. The new rules would mirror similar practices for e-bike speeds in many other areas of the world, including the European Union.

"This new 15 miles-per-hour speed limit for e-bikes is about keeping New Yorkers safe while continuing to keep our city moving," Adams said in September. "As more New Yorkers turn to e-bikes and e-scooters to get around our city, New Yorkers have asked us to set clear, consistent rules to address this issue and protect everyone."

Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the new rule will make it "safer and easier than ever for the record number of New Yorkers choosing cycling" as their preferred way of transportation.

It's still not known at this time how the city will enforce the speed limit.