Avon Lake Passes New Ordinance for E-Bikes: 'It's Really About Safety'

Avon Lake passes new ordinance for e-bikes: 'It's really about safety'

AVON LAKE, Ohio (WJW) - An emergency ordinance has been unanimously passed in Avon Lake, putting the brakes on a growing problem. “It’s really about safety,” said David Kos, Councilman Ward IV and President Pro Tempore.  As electric bikes have grown in popularity, so have the complaints from concerned citizens reporting the e-bikes zipping along recklessly on sidewalks, in the wrong direction, at excessive speeds and not following traffic laws. …

New e-bike rules take effect in Avon Lake: What riders need to know

AVON LAKE, Ohio – Avon Lake City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Monday night updating the city’s bicycle regulations to include e-bikes, addressing safety concerns as e-bikes become increasingly popular in the community.