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Prosper Police launch enforcement, education push on e‑motorcycles and e‑bikes; council considers stiffer fines and registration
Summary
Police described an ongoing education and enforcement initiative targeting illegal operation of e‑motorcycles and e‑bikes across Prosper, presented enforcement results and proposed ordinance changes including helmet rules, trail speed limits, a free registration decal and escalating fines.
The Prosper Police Department presented an update Oct. 14 on enforcement and proposed ordinance changes to address safety and property‑damage problems caused by juveniles operating e‑motorcycles and e‑bikes on streets, sidewalks, parking lots and park property.
The chief of police told council officers have prioritized e‑motorcycles (which state law classifies as motor vehicles when they lack pedals or exceed regulated power and therefore require a Class M license, registration and insurance). The department said e‑motorcycles have caused the most safety and property damage, and that recent changes in state law allow…
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