Devices permitted on sidewalks include (unless prohibited by signage): bicycles, class 1 and 2 electric bicycles, motorized gas-powered bicycles, and micromobility devices (e.g., an electric personal assistive mobility device, an electric scooter, electric standup scooter, etc.).  

Devices permitted on multi-use trails/paths include (unless prohibited by signage): bicycles, class 1 and 2 electric bicycles, motorized gas-powered bicycles, micromobility devices (e.g., an electric personal assistive mobility device, an electric scooter, electric standup scooter, etc.), and motorized skateboards.

Devices permitted on streets/bicycle lanes include (unless prohibited by signage): bicycles, class 1-3 electric bicycles, motorized gas-powered bicycles, and motorized electric-powered bicycles. Micromobility devices (e.g., an electric personal assistive mobility device, an electric scooter, electric standup scooter, etc.) and motorized skateboards may be used on a street with a speed limit of 25 MPH or less and bicycle lanes.

Mopeds, motor-driven cycles, motorcycles, golf carts, ATV, UTVs, quadricycles, neighborhood electric vehicles, and other motor vehicles are PROHIBITED on sidewalks and multi-use trails/paths. 

For more details regarding these devices refer to Ordinance 823-23.

“Bicycle” (as defined in A.R.S. § 28-101) means a device, including a racing wheelchair, that is propelled by human power and on which a person may ride, and that has either, (A) Two tandem wheels, either of which is more than 16 inches in diameter, or, (B) Three wheels in contact with the ground, any of which is more than 16 inches in diameter.

Riders may use sidewalks, multi-use trails/paths, and streets/bicycle lanes in the Town of Queen Creek unless posted otherwise.  

Riders are subject to all applicable traffic laws outlined in the Town Code or Arizona Revised Statutes. When on the roadway, riders must ride on the right side of the street or in the designated bike lane. Riders shall yield right of way to pedestrians and equestrians when riding on sidewalks or multi-use trails/paths. License, registration, and insurance are not required. 

At nighttime, bicycles must have a white light to the front and red reflector/red light on the rear. A functional brake is required.

For more details regarding these devices refer to Ordinance 823-23.

“Electric bicycle” (as defined in A.R.S. § 28-101) means a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, which meets the requirements of a class 1, class 2, or class 3 electric bicycle. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or state law, an electric bicycle is subject to the same provisions of this article as a bicycle.

1. “Class 1 electric bicycle” means a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with an electric motor, which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle or tricycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
2. “Class 2 electric bicycle” means a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with an electric motor, which may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle or tricycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle or tricycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
3. “Class 3 electric bicycle” means a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with an electric motor, which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle or tricycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour. 

“Motorized electric-powered bicycle” means a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals, an electric motor of more than 750 watts, and is capable of traveling more than 30 miles per hour. It does not include an electric bicycle, a motorized electric-powered bicycle, or a moped. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or state law, a motorized electric-powered bicycle is subject to the same provisions of this article as a bicycle.

Riders utilizing a class 1 and 2 electric bicycles may use sidewalks and multi-use trails/paths in Town of Queen Creek unless posted otherwise.

Riders utilizing a class 1, 2, or 3 electric bicycle or a motorized electric-powered bicycle may use streets/bicycle lanes in the Town of Queen Creek unless posted otherwise. 

Riders are subject to all applicable traffic laws outlined in the Town Code or Arizona Revised Statutes. When on the roadway, riders must ride on the right side of the street or in the designated bike lane. Riders shall yield right of way to pedestrians and equestrians when riding on sidewalks or multi-use trails/paths.

At nighttime, these devices must have a white light to the front and red reflector/red light on the rear. A functional brake is required.

For more details regarding these devices refer to Ordinance 823-23.

“Motorized gas-powered bicycle” (as defined in ARS § 28-2516) means a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with a gas-powered helper motor that has a maximum piston displacement of forty-eight cubic centimeters or less, that may also be self-propelled, and that is operated at speeds of less than twenty miles per hour. It does not include an electric bicycle, a motorized electric-powered bicycle, or a moped. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or state law, a motorized gas-powered bicycle is subject to the same provisions of this article as a bicycle.

Riders may use sidewalks, multi-use trails/paths, and streets/bicycle lanes in the Town of Queen Creek unless posted otherwise. 

Riders are subject to all applicable traffic laws outlined in the Town Code or Arizona Revised Statutes. When on the roadway, riders must ride on the right side of the street or in the designated bike lane. Riders shall yield right of way to pedestrians and equestrians when riding on sidewalks or multi-use trails/paths. License, registration, and insurance are not required. 

At nighttime, the devices must have a white light to the front and red reflector/red light on the rear. A functional brake is required.

For more details regarding these devices refer to Ordinance 823-23.

“Micromobility device” means an electric personal assistive mobility device, electric skates, an electric scooter, or an electric standup scooter. It does not include bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized electric-powered bicycles, motorized gas-powered bicycles, mopeds, motor-driven cycles, motorcycles, motor vehicles, motorized play vehicles, motorized skateboards, motorized quadricycles, and personal delivery devices. The Town Manager or designee shall have the authority to designate additional types of devices as micromobility devices consistent with the law, so long as such designation is posted on the Town's website.

Riders may use sidewalks, multi-use trails/paths, and bicycle lanes  in the Town of Queen Creek unless posted otherwise. 

Riders may use streets with posted speed limits of 25 MPH or less in the Town of Queen Creek unless posted otherwise. 

At nighttime, the device/rider must have a white light to the front and red reflector/red light on the rear. A functional brake is required.

The following are examples and not an exhaustive list:

For more details regarding these devices refer to Ordinance 823-23.

“Motorized skateboard” means a self-propelled device that has a motor or engine, a deck or surface on which a person may ride, and at least two wheels in contact with the ground and which is not otherwise defined in Arizona Revised Statutes Title 28 as a motor vehicle, motor-driven cycle, motorized wheelchair, or electric personal assistive mobility device. A motorized skateboard is not considered to be a micromobility device. 

Riders may use multi-use trails/paths and bicycle lanes in the Town of Queen Creek unless posted otherwise. 

Riders may use streets with posted speed limits of 25 MPH or less in the Town of Queen Creek unless posted otherwise. 

At nighttime, the device/rider must have a white light to the front and red reflector/red light on the rear. A functional brake is required.

The following are examples and not an exhaustive list:

For more details regarding these devices refer to Ordinance 823-23.

"Golf cart" means a motor vehicle that has not less than three wheels in contact with the ground, that has an unladen weight of less than one thousand eight hundred pounds, that is designed to be and is operated at not more than twenty-five miles per hour and that is designed to carry not more than four persons including the driver.

"Neighborhood electric vehicle" means a self-propelled electrically powered motor vehicle that is emission free, has a least four wheels in contact with the ground, is operated at not more than twenty-five miles per hour, and has GVWR less than 3,000 pounds. 

A golf cart and a neighborhood electric vehicle are considered to be MOTOR VEHICLES and drivers are subject to all applicable traffic laws outlined in the Town Code or Arizona Revised Statutes.

A driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance ARE REQUIRED.

Both of these vehicles are PROHIBITED on sidewalks and multi-use trails/paths. 

If an individual is operating a golf cart or neighborhood electric vehicle (motor vehicle) and has never been issued a valid driver license or permit by this state and the person does not produce evidence of ever having a valid driver license or permit issued by another jurisdiction, state law requires the impoundment of the vehicle (ARS 28-3511). 

Other applicable laws:

ARS 28-721. Driving on right side of roadway; driving on shoulder; exceptions; education

ARS 28-777. Golf carts and neighborhood electric vehicles; vehicles turning right

ARS 28-957.01. Windshields required; exceptions

“Moped” (as defined in A.R.S. § 28-101) means a bicycle, not including an electric bicycle, an electric miniature scooter, an electric standup scooter, a motorized electric-powered bicycle, or a motorized gas-powered bicycle that is equipped with a helper motor if the vehicle has a maximum piston displacement of fifty cubic centimeters or less, a brake horsepower of one and one-half or less and a maximum speed of twenty-five miles per hour or less on a flat surface with less than a one percent grade.

When the motor is engaged, the moped is considered to be a MOTOR VEHICLE and the driver is REQUIRED to have a driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance. It is also PROHIBITED on sidewalks, in bicycle lanes, and on multi-use trails/paths. 

“Motorcycle” (as defined in A.R.S. § 28-101) means a motor vehicle that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, and that is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground but excludes a tractor, an electric bicycle, an electric miniature scooter, an electric scooter and a moped.

“Motor-driven cycle” (as defined in A.R.S. § 28-101) means a motorcycle, including every motor scooter, with a motor that produces not more than five horsepower (75cc) but does not include an electric bicycle, an electric miniature scooter, or an electric scooter. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Some devices advertised as "electric scooters" are actually "motor-driven cycles." An electric scooter is less than 75 pounds and has a max speed of less than 20 MPH. The device depicted below is a motor-driven cycle.

Both of these devices are considered to be MOTOR VEHICLES and drivers are subject to all applicable traffic laws outlined in the Town Code or Arizona Revised Statutes.

A class M driver's license (or a class A, B, C, D or G license with a class M endorsement),  vehicle registration, and insurance ARE REQUIRED.

If a driver or passenger is under the age of 18, a protective helmet IS REQUIRED.

Both of these vehicles are PROHIBITED on sidewalks and multi-use trails/paths. 

If an individual is operating a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle (motor vehicle) and has never been issued a valid driver license or permit by this state and the person does not produce evidence of ever having a valid driver license or permit issued by another jurisdiction, state law requires the impoundment of the vehicle (ARS 28-3511). 

"All-terrain vehicle" means either of the following:

A motor vehicle that satisfies all of the following:

• Is designed primarily for recreational non-highway all-terrain travel
• Is fifty or fewer inches in width
• Has an unladen weight of one thousand two hundred pounds or less
• Travels on three or more non-highway tires
• Is operated on a public highway
• A recreational off-highway vehicle that satisfies all of the following:

Is designed primarily for recreational non-highway all-terrain travel

• Is eighty or fewer inches in width
• Has an unladen weight of two thousand five hundred pounds or less
• Travels on four or more non-highway tires
• Has a steering wheel for steering control
• Has a rollover protective structure
• Has an occupant retention system

These devices are considered to be MOTOR VEHICLES and drivers are subject to all applicable traffic laws outlined in the Town Code or Arizona Revised Statutes.

To operate on the roadway, an all-terrain vehicle must have the following equipment:

• At least one brake which can be operated by hand or foot
• Brake light
• At least one, but not more than two, headlights which shine at least 500 feet ahead
• At least one taillight visible for at least 500 feet to the rear
• At least one red rear reflector, if not part of the taillight
• License plate securely fastened to the rear of the ATV/OHV
• License plate light
• A horn audible from a distance of at least 200 feet
• A muffler in good working order and in constant operation (muffler cutout, bypass or similar device prohibited)
• Rearview mirror
• Seat and footrests for the operator
• Fuel tank cap

A driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance ARE REQUIRED if operated on the roadway.

If a driver or passenger is under the age of 18, a protective helmet IS REQUIRED.

All of these vehicles are PROHIBITED on sidewalks and multi-use trails/paths. 

If an individual is operating an all-terrain vehicle (motor vehicle) and has never been issued a valid driver license or permit by this state and the person does not produce evidence of ever having a valid driver license or permit issued by another jurisdiction, state law requires the impoundment of the vehicle (ARS 28-3511). 

As stated in (ARS 28-3511), peace officers are compelled by law to take certain actions if someone is found to be operating a motor vehicle under specific conditions. The law states:

“A peace officer shall cause the removal and either immobilization or impoundment of a vehicle if the peace officer determines that a person is driving the vehicle while any of the following applies…”

(Although there are a number of circumstances outlined in this section, we will highlight three specific conditions that have been prevalent in the Town over the past year - multiple complaints):

• The person has not ever been issued a valid driver’s license or permit by this state, and the person does not produce evidence of ever having a valid driver’s license or permit issued by another jurisdiction.
• A person is driving a vehicle in violation of section 28-693 (Reckless Driving), and the peace officer reasonably believes that allowing the person to continue driving the vehicle would expose other persons to the risk of serious bodily injury or death.
• A person is obstructing a highway or other public thoroughfare in violation of section 13-2906, and the peace officer reasonably believes that allowing the person to continue driving the vehicle would expose other persons to the risk of serious bodily injury or death.