DeSantis Vetoes Unanimous Florida E-Bike Safety Bill
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- DeSantis vetoed SB 382, an e-bike safety bill that passed both chambers of the Florida legislature unanimously, killing legislation with bipartisan support
- The bill would have required e-bike and e-scooter riders to slow to 10 mph when passing or traveling within 50 feet of pedestrians on multi-use paths, with violations classified as non-moving traffic offenses
- The veto message argued the law "would inevitably be enforced with speed detection and surveillance devices," warning it could lead to increased government monitoring of citizens
- Coral Springs City Commissioner Joshua Simmons expressed disappointment after the veto, noting his city has recorded 81 crashes involving electric mobility devices since last September
- The bill would also have established a statewide task force to study electric bicycle safety and recommend future policies — a provision now also dead
- The veto leaves Florida municipalities on their own, with cities like Coral Springs pledging to continue local education campaigns and enforcement efforts in place of state action
Why it matters: Despite unanimous passage in both chambers, the bill is now dead, and Florida's 81+ recent electric-mobility crashes (just in Coral Springs) remain unaddressed at the state level. Whether lawmakers attempt the rare two-thirds override of a governor's veto will determine if micromobility safety gets a second chance this session.
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