Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Ebikes topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Lake Havasu police advise parents to check e-bike rules before buying
Summary
Lake Havasu officers cautioned parents considering e-bikes for children: some models are classified as motorcycles and require licensing, registration and insurance; parks allow only human-powered bicycles and require helmets for riders 16 and under.
Sergeant Jerry Burns and Officer Garrett Kemp delivered a traffic-safety message advising parents to confirm whether an electric two-wheeler is a bicycle or a motorcycle before purchasing it for a child. Burns said models such as the Surans, Talaria and Rohrs are electric motorcycles without pedals and have motors above 750 watts; if ridden on the roadway, they require a driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance with a motorcycle endorsement.
Officer Garrett Kemp described enforcement priorities in city parks, saying posted rules limit park use to human-powered bicycles only. Kemp said a chain and pedals are indicators a bike can be human-powered; devices without those features are not allowed in parks. He also noted helmet requirements for riders 16 years old and younger and discouraged high speeds and stunts such as wheelies.
The officers framed the guidance as a safety reminder for the holiday shopping season, urging parents to ‘‘shop carefully and pick the bike for your child’’ and to discuss obeying traffic laws and using proper safety equipment. No formal action or vote was taken during the announcement.
