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Council tables proposed helmet ordinance for bicycles and e-bikes after citywide questions
Summary
Poquoson police chief presented a proposed ordinance to require helmets for riders 14 and younger; council members raised questions about classification differences between bicycles and e-bikes, education and enforcement needs, and voted unanimously to table the measure for further study and public input.
Poquoson council on Monday delayed action on a proposed ordinance that would require helmets for riders of bicycles and electric power-assisted bicycles after members said they needed more information and public input.
Police Chief Steven Case briefed council on recent changes in state law and three federal/industry classifications for electric bicycles (Class 1–3), noting that local…
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