Monument to consider limits on electric dirt bikes on town property
A proposed ordinance would restrict specified off-highway vehicles and preserve electric-assisted bicycles that meet Colorado law. The Town Council hearing is scheduled for Oct. 19.
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Monument Town Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing Oct. 19 on a proposal to prohibit specified off-highway vehicles and electric dirt bikes on Town-controlled property, while allowing electric-assisted bicycles that meet Colorado’s Class 1, 2 or 3 definitions.
The Council agenda lists Ordinance 25-2026 for a hearing. The proposed ordinance covers Town-owned, operated, maintained or controlled streets, sidewalks, trails, parks, open space, public parking areas and facilities. It would prohibit operating specified off-highway vehicles and motorized recreational devices there, including electric dirt bikes designed primarily for off-road use and electric motorcycles, e-motos or mopeds operated in violation of state law. Exceptions include lawful street-legal vehicles and government, emergency, utility or maintenance work. Use on private property with the owner’s permission is also excepted.
The proposal preserves lawful Class 1, 2 and 3 electric-assisted bicycles. A device’s classification would depend on its characteristics and Colorado law, not just whether it is marketed as an “e-bike.”
Police Chief Patrick Regan’s memo to Council describes an education-first approach while retaining officer discretion. Officers could educate riders, issue warnings or citations, or take other lawful enforcement action. The ordinance would also allow an officer to impound a device when there is probable cause for specified circumstances, including unlawful operation, fleeing, a crash, a repeat violation or a public-safety need.
Proposed fines range from $50 to $1,000. A parent or guardian who knowingly allows a minor under 18 to unlawfully operate a prohibited device could face a civil fine of up to $250.
The draft does not set towing or storage charges. It would authorize the Police Chief to establish procedures for impoundment, storage, release, notice and fee recovery; Regan’s memo says towing and storage costs could arise but does not specify amounts or who would pay them.
If approved, the ordinance would take effect 10 days after final publication. The draft requires publication in full on the Town’s website for at least 10 days after approval.