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Cottonwood Heights explores ordinance to regulate e‑scooters and e‑bikes amid safety concerns
Summary
Police Chief Russo told council that rising scooter and e‑bike use has led to accidents and urged local regulation. The council asked staff to draft options covering age and speed limits, helmet requirements for under‑18s, sidewalk restrictions, permitted trails, lighting, and enforcement, and to return with specific recommendations.
Police Chief Russo told the City Council that e‑scooter and e‑bike adoption is growing and that the city has seen an increasing number of accidents involving these vehicles. With no comprehensive state standard in place, Chief Russo recommended the city draft a local ordinance addressing age limits, power/speed classes, sidewalk use,…
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