Florida E-Bike Laws 2026: What Riders in Jax Beach & Ponte Vedra Need to Know (HB 243 & SB 382)
New Florida E-Bike Laws: What Riders in Jax Beach & Ponte Vedra Need to Know (HB 243 & SB 382) Florida lawmakers are moving forward with new legislation that will significantly impact how electric bicycles are used especially in beach and pedestrian-heavy communities like Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach . Two companion bills House Bill 243 (HB 243) and Senate Bill 382 (SB 382) focus on improving safety, tracking e-bike crashes, and clarifying how and where electric bikes can be operated. While these bills are not fully in effect yet, they signal a clear shift toward more regulation and enforcement , particularly in high-traffic coastal areas. Here’s what riders, residents, and visitors should expect. For riders, residents, and visitors in Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Ponte Vedra, these changes could significantly impact how electric bikes are used on shared paths, sidewalks, and coastal p...