The E-Device Operation | 180-Day Directive is Temporary Directive 2019-2 of Denver Parks and Recreation, which sets the rules for riding electric bicycles, scooters and similar e-devices in Denver parks. It is a rule issued by the Executive Director of Parks and Recreation, not an application or a permit, so there is nothing to file with it. On this page you can view and download the official PDF on FillingPDF; the City and County of Denver publishes the directive at the source link. Use it to check which devices, trails and behaviors the directive covers.
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What is 2019-2?
The E-Device Operation | 180-Day Directive is Denver Parks and Recreation Temporary Directive 2019-2, a written rule from the Executive Director of Parks and Recreation that allows and limits the use of electric mobility devices, called e-devices, in Denver parks and on park facilities.
The directive states its purpose as allowing safe operation of e-devices while protecting other park patrons and park amenities, trails, landscaping and equipment. It defines an e-device as electric or battery-powered bicycles, electric mobility scooters, skateboards, electric personal assistive mobility devices (Segways), unicycles and similar low-powered standing or sitting devices. Gasoline and other fuel-powered vehicles are excluded and stay under Part III, Sub-part 17.0 of the Park Use Rules and Regulations. It also defines Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 electrical assisted bicycles by how the motor assists and by the cut-off speed of twenty or twenty-eight miles per hour.
Its authority is section 39-2(g) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC), which limits a temporary directive to no more than 180 days. Making the restrictions permanent requires the rulemaking process in section 39-2. Enforcement runs through section 39-4(a), DRMC, and the Denver Police Department can enforce it.
It is not a permit, application or registration. The only blanks are the effective-date line and the signature blocks for the Executive Director and the City Attorney's office. The header numbers it 2019-2, while the body text calls itself Directive 2019-1.
Who needs to file 2019-2?
The directive applies to anyone who operates an e-device in Denver City Parks, Mountain Parks or another facility managed or operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation. It applies at all times in those places.
- Riders and operators: individual users of e-bicycles, e-scooters, electric skateboards, Segways, unicycles and similar devices.
- Commercial e-device providers: companies such as Lyft, Lime or Jump (named as examples) must follow all laws, rules and any City agency agreements, and may not stage devices unaccompanied in a park.
- Tour operators: tours using e-devices may not convene in or on a park facility in a way that interferes with normal, reasonable park use.
Exclusions: gasoline and other fuel-powered vehicles are not e-devices and remain under the Park Use Rules and Regulations, Part III, Sub-part 17.0. The directive also does not affect ordinances, rules or regulations on electric personal assistive mobility devices, wheelchairs or similar mobility-assisted devices used by a disabled person for conveyance.
When to file 2019-2
Nothing is filed under this directive. Its rules apply whenever you operate an e-device in a Denver park or on a park facility while the directive is in effect.
The text prints two start dates: the header says effective May 17, 2019, and the Duration clause says May 15, 2019, through November 11, 2019. Both give an expiration of November 11, 2019. Under section 39-2(g), DRMC, a temporary directive lasts no more than 180 days, and the Department planned to gather stakeholder input during that period and then evaluate it. Because the printed dates are in 2019, confirm with Denver Parks and Recreation which rules currently apply to e-devices in parks.
How to fill out 2019-2
View and download the directive
Open the official PDF from the City and County of Denver and save it. It is a rule with no fields for the public to complete.
Check the effective dates
Note the header date (May 17, 2019), the Duration clause (May 15, 2019, through November 11, 2019) and the 180-day limit, then confirm with Denver Parks and Recreation what currently applies.
Identify your device and class
Check whether your device is an e-device as defined, and for e-bicycles whether it is Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 by motor assistance and cut-off speed.
Check where it is allowed
Read the Where Allowed section for trails, park sidewalks, Park Roads, turf, Mountain Parks and the listed facilities, and follow posted signs.
Follow the operating rules
Apply the Regulations Regarding E-Devices: lights from dusk to dawn, yielding to pedestrians, no unattended devices and removal by curfew.
Review citation and appeal rights
If you receive a citation, the directive points to the Administrative Citation Rules and Regulations, Sections IV through VII, for appeals.
How to submit 2019-2
There is nothing to submit: Directive 2019-2 is a rule, not an application, so it has no mailing address, portal or fee of its own. Two processes connect to it.
- Citations: a party cited for violating the directive has the appeal rights in the Administrative Citation Rules and Regulations, Sections IV and V, and the right to an appeal hearing and judicial appeal in Sections VI and VII.
- Park permits: the directive creates no permit. For park rentals and permits generally, the City's page lists the Parks Permit Office: email [email protected], phone 720-913-0700, physical address 6820 E. 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80220, mailing address 201 W Colfax Ave, Dept. 108, Denver, CO 80202. Phone and email are available Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; in-person appointments are Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FillingPDF lets you view and download the official PDF; it is independent of the City, and any contact with the City follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Riding a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bicycle on trails; the directive allows them on Park Roads and parking lots only, and limits other e-bicycle use to Class 1.
- Operating an e-device on turf; the directive allows no operation on turf.
- Riding between dusk and dawn without a white front lamp visible from at least 500 feet and a red rear reflector visible for 600 feet.
- Riding with a dog on a leash; this is prohibited, except for trained service animals for the disabled in wheelchairs or other mobility-assisting devices.
- Using an e-device in a skate park, designated bike park, playground, athletic field, fountain or other listed facility area.
- Taking any e-device onto soft surface trails in Mountain Parks where other bicycles, including human-powered ones, are not allowed.
- Leaving an e-device unattended or abandoned in a park, or staging commercial devices unaccompanied, instead of moving it to a safe area.
- Staying in a park past curfew; e-devices must be removed from parks and trails by parks curfew.
- Occupying more than 50% of the width of a trail or of a road lane in one direction, or failing to yield to pedestrians and slower operators.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Denver Parks e-device directive?
It is Temporary Directive 2019-2 of Denver Parks and Recreation, issued by the Executive Director. It allows e-devices such as e-bicycles and electric scooters in Denver parks and limits where and how they can be operated, under section 39-2(g) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Is this a Denver permit I need to apply for?
No. The directive creates no permit and has no application. It is a rule on operating e-devices in parks. For park rentals and permits, the City's page lists the Parks Permit Office at 720-913-0700 or [email protected].
Which e-bikes are allowed in Denver parks under the directive?
Class 1 e-bicycles are allowed on designated multi-use trails, park sidewalks, Park Roads and Park Trails where standard bicycles are allowed. Class 2 and Class 3 e-bicycles are allowed on Park Roads and parking lots only. E-bicycles are not allowed on bicycle courses.
Do I need lights on my e-scooter in a Denver park?
Yes, between dusk and dawn. The directive requires a front lamp emitting white light visible from at least 500 feet and a red rear reflector visible for 600 feet when directly in front of another vehicle's lawful lower-beam headlamps.
Can I ride an e-device with my dog in a Denver park?
No. Operators may not have a dog on leash while operating an e-device. The exception is a trained service animal for a disabled person in a wheelchair or other mobility-assisting device, to the extent needed for the animal to provide its trained services.
How long does Denver Parks Directive 2019-2 last?
The Duration clause runs from May 15, 2019, through November 11, 2019, and the header shows May 17, 2019 as effective. Section 39-2(g), DRMC, limits a temporary directive to 180 days; a permanent restriction needs the rulemaking process.
What happens if I violate the directive?
Violating it is unlawful under section 39-2(g), DRMC, and the Denver Police Department can enforce it. A cited party has appeal rights under the Administrative Citation Rules and Regulations, Sections IV and V, plus a hearing and judicial appeal under Sections VI and VII.
Can I fill out this directive online on FillingPDF?
No. The directive is a rule with nothing for the public to complete. FillingPDF lets you view and download the official PDF, and it does not file anything with Denver or issue permits.
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