The ordinance, originally proposed in November of 2025, was passed with less severe fines and clarifications about what was lawful and unlawful behavior.
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The City Council of East Providence, Rhode Island, voted Tuesday to ban electric bicycles in various areas of the city. The ban covers municipal parks, recreational areas and sidewalks, reports WJAR. The first violation carries a fine of $100; the second, a fine of $250; the third and subsequent violations are punishable by a $500 fine and the temporary seizure of the electric bicycle, according to a communiqué issued by the city. The city has s…