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Brookhaven police urge education and helmet use in broad e‑bike safety presentation
Summary
Brookhaven Police presented e‑bike safety guidance for residents, outlined class and power distinctions (motor power capped at 750 watts), emphasized helmet use and community education, and said local sidewalk use is limited to riders 12 and younger; council members pressed on outreach and enforcement.
Brookhaven Police led an extended presentation on e‑bike safety during the Oct. 9 work session, emphasizing education, community partnerships and enforcement limits.
"The most important thing is to know the rules," said Sergeant Moore of the Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit. He summarized the three vehicle classes often applied to electric bicycles, noted motor power is capped at 750 watts, and said class‑specific speeds and age limits apply. "We are not against e‑bikes — we just want everybody to be safe," he…
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