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Police warn about e‑bike safety, collect flood relief items; fire chief reports 40 calls in June
Summary
Bethel Park Police Chief and the volunteer fire company reported on public-safety issues: ebike safety guidance, a donation drive for Central Texas flood victims, National Night Out details, and the fire company's June response totals and fundraising activities.
Bethel Park Police Chief Arnold used his report to warn residents about unsafe e‑bike operation and to describe a donation drive for flood victims in Central Texas. "They are a pedicycle with electric assist. They weigh less than a 100 pounds. The motor cannot be more than 750 watts. They have operable pedals," Arnold said, summarizing state e‑bike characteristics and local expectations for riders.
Arnold said e‑bikes "are not capable of going faster than 20 miles per hour on a level surface when powered by the motor only. Lighting must be used when operating between sunset and sunrise. You must be 16…
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