Board urges stronger state safety rules for e‑bikes and scooters; commissioners seek public education push
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The Board unanimously adopted a resolution urging state lawmakers to strengthen safety requirements for electric‑assisted bicycles and scooters and encouraged local municipalities and police departments to run public‑education campaigns.
The Board adopted a resolution urging the New Jersey Legislature to strengthen safety requirements for e‑bike and scooter operators and asking local governments and police departments to help publicize safety information.
Commissioner Gatto, who sponsored the matter in the public‑safety committee, said the committee reviewed prosecutor data and draft legislation and added language asking municipalities and police to run public‑service announcements. Several commissioners referenced recent serious local crashes involving e‑bikes and stressed helmet use and obeying traffic laws.
County staff said the state police and legislative leaders are already engaged on e‑bike legislation; one county staffer said state police leaders have discussed the matter with the Senate leadership. Commissioners said the resolution is intended as a prompt for legislators and local agencies and as a tool for municipalities that want to amplify safety messages.
The board voted unanimously to adopt the resolution and asked county communications staff to share the resolution and supporting materials with municipal partners.