New Wildwood Boardwalk Speed Limit?
North Wildwood officials are moving forward with a new ordinance that would formally establish a speed limit on the city’s boardwalk, aiming to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and the growing number of electric mobility users.
The measure updates Chapter 150 of the city code, which governs boardwalk regulations, and introduces a clear, enforceable speed restriction for all wheeled devices.
What The Ordinance Changes
Under the new amendment, the previously unused section §150-1, which had been marked as reserved, will be replaced with a specific speed limit rule. If adopted, the section will now read:
“No vehicle, bicycle, motorized or electric bicycle, motorized or electric scooter, skateboard or any other type of wheeled device shall be operated on the Boardwalk of the City of North Wildwood at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour.”
As a reminder, the Wildwood Boardwalk runs through two different cities; North Wildwood and Wildwood. North Wildwood’s section runs from 16th street up to 26th street.
Wildwood already has a 10 mph speed limit for service vehicles.
This new language of the code covers nearly every mode of personal transportation currently used on the boardwalk, including traditional bicycles and newer devices such as electric scooters and e bikes.
The ordinance emphasizes that all wheeled mobility options, whether motorized or not, must comply with the ten mile per hour limit.
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City officials say the goal is to increase safety as boardwalk traffic continues to evolve. With more visitors using electric scooters and faster e-bikes, the city believes a formal limit is necessary to protect families and walkers during busy summer months.
New Wildwood Boardwalk Speed Limit?
When The Ordinance Would Take Effect
If approved by City Council, the ordinance will take effect immediately after final passage and publication, as required by New Jersey law. This means enforcement could begin shortly after adoption, likely ahead of the next tourist season.
North Wildwood isn’t the only town looking to slow things down on the boardwalk. Sea Isle City not too long ago installed speed limit signs on its boardwalks and promenades, part of a broader push to regulate e-bikes and electric scooters in pedestrian-heavy zones.
Point Pleasant Beach went a different route by prohibiting low‐speed electric bicycles, motorized bicycles and scooters on its boardwalk property altogether.
As electric transportation continues to become more popular, North Wildwood is joining other shore towns in updating long standing boardwalk rules to reflect modern-day usage. The ten mile per hour limit marks a significant step toward regulating a space shared by thousands of visitors each summer.
If additional details emerge regarding enforcement plans or public feedback, we will update this story.