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Huron council adopts ordinance allowing impoundment of bicycles, e-bikes and scooters
Summary
The council approved a third-reading ordinance to add an impounding section to Chapter 373 of the Huron codified ordinances, authorizing officers to impound bicycles, e-bikes and scooters after egregious or repeated violations and coupling enforcement with education efforts.
The Huron City Council on a final reading adopted Ordinance 2025-24 to add a new impounding section to Chapter 373 (Bicycles and Motorized Devices) of the Huron Codified Ordinances, giving police an additional enforcement tool for “egregious or repeated violations” involving bicycles, electric bicycles and scooters.
Mister Schrader introduced the ordinance on the council floor and Chief Grama told council the change is intended to “give our officers another tool” while the city pairs enforcement with education in schools and parent outreach. Chief Grama said similar measures have been used in other communities and been “positively receptive.”
Council approved placing the ordinance on its third and final reading and then adopted it on final passage by roll call. The motion to advance the ordinance was made from the council floor and a final roll-call vote showed support from council members present.
The ordinance text amends Chapter 373 to add a section, 373.12 (Impounding), authorizing officers to impound devices under specified circumstances and noting that educational outreach to parents and schools is part of the city’s approach. No change to fines or specific impoundment procedures beyond the added authority was specified during the meeting.
Councilmembers asked no substantive changes since the second reading, and Chief Grama confirmed implementation will be tied to the police department’s educational program.
