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Mercer Island council adopts ordinance restricting high‑power electric motorcycles, sets fines and impound authority
Summary
The Mercer Island City Council on Sept. 16 adopted an ordinance defining and restricting electric motorcycles, creating fines, an impound authority and a helmet requirement; the rules take effect Jan. 1.
The Mercer Island City Council on Sept. 16 adopted an ordinance that defines “electric motorcycle,” prohibits unlicensed operation on city property, establishes fines for repeat violations and gives police authority to impound vehicles.
City staff said the change responds to an increase in high‑power electric motorcycles and so‑called e‑dirt bikes that staff and officers say are being ridden on sidewalks, paths and in parks and that, in many cases, are being operated by unlicensed juveniles.
Amelia Chaden, management analyst, described the ordinance during the council meeting as creating a local definition and enforcement tools. "The proposed ordinance would adopt a definition for an electric motorcycle.…
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