MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan lawmakers are advancing a bill to set bike speed limits on Mackinac Island.

Supporters say it’s a move that would help ensure safety around the popular tourist destination, especially with the popularization of motorized e-bikes.

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The legislation would set the speed limit at 10 miles per hour in the downtown area and 15 miles per hour on the surrounding roadway. Riders could be ticketed for violations of the speed limit.

Senator John Damoose, who represents Mackinac Island, introduced the bill in February and says it’s a necessary update for the summer hotspot.

While e-bikes are banned on the island for non-disabled riders, advocates say it can be tough for authorities to ensure that all visitors adhere to the regulation. Since M-185 is a state owned highway, Mackinac Island officials are unable to set its speed limit themselves.

Margaret Doud, longtime mayor of Mackinac Island, spoke in support of the legislation. She said the island has had a number of serious bike accidents in recent years, more than 60 annually since 2022.