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Orange Beach leaders warn of scooter, e-bike and golf-cart dangers; ordinance changes expected
Summary
Mayor and council members flagged safety problems with e-bikes, scooters and golf carts — citing underage riders, lack of helmets and high speeds — and said they will continue work on amending the golf-cart ordinance after a workshop and a planned town-hall meeting in early May.
Mayor (presiding) and several council members told the City Council on March 17 that the city has been inundated with complaints about scooters, e-bikes and golf carts and that the council will pursue ordinance changes to address safety risks.
“Speeding is rampant, and generally, it’s — it’s me. It’s you. It’s not just tourists,” the mayor said, warning that “we’re too big or too busy to be the wild wild west.” The remarks followed a…
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