Update: County ordinance AB 1778 went into effect in most places in Marin County July 1, 2025. This authorizes Marin County and its municipalities to require throttle e-bikers to be at least 16. 

Marin Moves Forward with Ban on Some E-bikes for Youth, as Research Into Safety Continues via KQED

New Marin County law went into effect July 1st in an effort to reduce accidents, particularly frequent in boys ages 10-15.

Marin County supervisors back e-bike restrictions for youths

San Anselmo Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes) Road Rules, Laws & Resources (Town of San Anselmo Website)

E-bikes are prohibited from being operated in Town parks. Memorial Park rules and regulations state that “No motorized vehicles are allowed” in the park. E-bike riders may walk their bikes through Memorial Park on the paths.

Burlingame City Ordinance Prohibits Electric Bikes and Electric Scooters in City Parks (News Story)

On Nov. 6, City Ordinance No. 2031 went into effect, prohibiting the usage of electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other e-mobility devices in all city parks and recreation areas. The ordinance will add Chapter 13.56, “Electric Micromobility Devices,” into the Burlingame Municipal Code, marking the city’s first-ever regulation on e-mobility.