Boise Bans Fast E-Motos from Sidewalks | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Boise just slapped a new emergency ordinance on electric motorcycles—yes, even the speedy ones—forcing them to play by the same rules as gas-powered bikes: registration, license, insurance. Why? Because these e-motos are getting faster, more powerful, and way too common on sidewalks and trails, especially with kids riding them. The law bans them from sidewalks, bike paths, and the Greenbelt, locking them into trails meant for motor vehicles. It also redefines what counts as an e-bike—no more pedal-free, 750-watt beasts. Council members heard from worried residents who said these aren’t bikes…