Mass. police chief raises concerns about kids on e-bikes

'Sharp increase' in 'dangerous' E-bike use in town, police warn

There has been a 'sharp increase' in 'dangerous and illegal' use of E-bikes in Witney, police have warned.

Mass. police chief raises concerns about kids on e-bikes

The department is forming a task force to address the rising complaints and crashes.

East Aurora proposes harsher punishment for parents of underage children caught riding e-bikes

The e-bike craze continues in a lot of our neighborhoods, and it's causing concern in East Aurora as village leaders want to take state safety laws a step further."We're doing our best effort to get ahead of it, we're doing our best effort to educate the public, with parents specifically, on the dangers," said Patrick Welch, Chief of the East Aurora Police Department.It's illegal in New York State to ride an e-bike or an e-scooter if you're unde…

Prairie Village may impose new e-bike, e-scooter restrictions

Citing a surge in public concern for children’s safety, the city of Prairie Village is considering new restrictions on e-scooters and e-bikes. On Monday, the Prairie Village City Council voted 11-0 during a committee meeting to direct city staff to craft an ordinance that places restrictions on e-bike and e-scooters, including provisions that define reckless use and limit the number of riders on each device. Other cities like Leawood and Lenexa …

Are they too dangerous on two wheels? - Duxbury Clipper

Kids today are moving too fast these days. That’s the concern of people who are seeing children riding electric bikes, and other powered vehicles,  out on the road. “It’s the talk of the town,” Bike safety advocate Selden Tearse said. “People are afraid they’re going to hit one of these kids.” One sign that this has become a hot issue […] The post Are they too dangerous on two wheels? first appeared on Duxbury Clipper.