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Councilors, police discuss e‑bike power limits and enforcement after complaints
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Councilors discussed gaps in local regulation and enforcement of high‑powered electric bicycles after multiple resident complaints; police urged callers to report incidents in real time and said officers already have tools to issue tickets for traffic violations.
Councilors and police discussed whether Palmyra’s vehicle code and enforcement practices adequately address high‑powered electric bicycles after several recent resident reports of fast e‑bikes failing to stop at intersections. The discussion followed a council member’s request to “check‑in about the regulations” after receiving complaints and seeing riders “flying through town.” The council sought clarification on whether electric bicycles that exceed common power thresholds fit the borough’s existing definitions and enforcement tools. Police Chief: “The max allowed for an e‑bike is 750 watts,” the chief said during the discussion, noting…
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