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Granville council introduces ordinance targeting unlicensed motorbikes, sets April 1 public hearing
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance 04‑2026 to add a code section banning non‑licensable motorbikes (so‑called 'pocket rockets' and similar devices), allow impoundment for repeat offenders and treat a first offense as a minor misdemeanor; a public hearing is set for April 1.
Council members introduced an ordinance to define and prohibit non‑licensed motorbikes in the Village of Granville, and set a public hearing for April 1.
Staff described the draft ordinance (introduced as ordinance 04‑2026) as aimed at small two‑wheel vehicles — "pocket rockets" and non‑licensable battery or gas‑operated bikes with no pedals — that staff said are not licensable on city streets. The draft would add a…
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