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Police urge state action on throttle e-bikes after local incidents; propose age, classification changes
Summary
Bel Air police described multiple incidents involving throttle-driven Class II e-bikes and recommended state-level changes to Maryland's transportation definitions, including tighter limits on Class II vehicles, age minimums for operation on public roadways and clearer categories to aid enforcement.
The town police chief briefed commissioners on growing safety concerns tied to throttle-driven e-bikes sold and used locally. Officers have reported children operating high-speed, motor-like bikes without pedals (commonly sold as Class II) and at least one incident that led to arrests and seizures, including the recovery of an airsoft replica firearm.
Chief's recommendations and rationale: the chief recommended removing Class II vehicles from the…
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