Council discusses e-bikes and e-scooters rules; solicitor urges caution pending state action
Solicitor Jay told council that under current Pennsylvania law e-scooters are limited to private property and e-bicycles have age and pedal-power limits for sidewalks; council members debated local helmet or age requirements but agreed to wait for state legislation before adopting local rules.
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Brookhaven Borough Solicitor Jay briefed council Oct. 6 on the borough's current authority to regulate electric scooters and electric bicycles and urged caution in adopting local ordinances before the General Assembly finalizes pending legislation.
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