Orange Beach tightens rules for e-bikes, scooters

Orange Beach is cracking down on e-bike and scooter safety with a new set of rules approved by the city council, according to WKRG News 5. The regulations aim to establish clearer guidelines for how riders can use bicycles, electric bikes, and other micromobility devices throughout the coastal Alabama community. The new rules cover safety requirements and operational standards for the increasingly popular transportation options. Details on specific regulations weren't immediately available, but the move reflects growing concerns nationwide about e-bike and scooter-related injuries and traffic safety. The rules could serve as a model for other Gulf Coast communities, including those in the Pensacola area, where e-bikes and rental scooters have become more common in recent years.