E-Bike Meeting Summary

Meeting with Lakewood Police

On August 25, 2026, a group of residents met with the City of Lakewood Police Department.  The discussion was focused on E-Bikes and E-Motorcycles, their differences, and how current laws apply to each category of bike. 

Key takeaways:

• There are very few public locations where kids can ride these bikes and be safe, other than in their own yards.
• Many of these electric bikes and motorcycles, depending on the age of the rider, are not legal on Solterra paths, sidewalks and main streets.
• We have attached a listing of what is legal and not legal from Jefferson County and Lakewood.  Parents are encouraged to review this list before purchasing an electric bike or motorcycle.
• Damage to Solterra common area property caused by bike activity, off path, should be reported to the police as a property claim of damages.

• Lakewood Police indicated that rule updates are in process.

FRMD Boards of Directors, Districts 1, 2, & 3