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WATCH: Arizona lawmaker considers speed limits for sidewalk cyclists

Arizona lawmaker considers speed limits for sidewalk cyclists
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PHOENIX — A state senator from Fountain Hills filed a bill aimed at putting a 15 MPH speed limit on sidewalks and multi-use paths for those riding any kind of bike.

Senator John Kavanagh (R) says the speed limit would be lowered to 5 MPH when passing other cyclists and pedestrians.

This would still apply to standard bikes as well as the popular e-bikes and e-scooters. Each Valley city is either crafting or has its own regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters.

If the bill becomes law, a police officer could give a civil traffic citation.

Learn more about the effort to put a statewide standard on bikes and e-bikes in the video player above.