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Police chiefs and manufacturers press lawmakers to balance safety and accessibility in e-bike, scooter rules
Summary
Public safety officials urged tougher rules for high‑power electric two-wheelers and support for helmet and labeling requirements in HB 6862; manufacturers cautioned against thresholds that would burden legitimate bike users and urged alignment with other states.
The Transportation Committee heard two competing perspectives on HB 6862, which would update Connecticut's rules for electric scooters, e-bikes and motor-driven cycles.
Josh Berninger of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association said enforcement has been frustrated by devices that look like bicycles but can be modified or designed to exceed 28 miles per hour. "We're no…
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