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New state e-bike rules take effect May 6; council aims for education-first enforcement and possible park code updates
Summary
Staff summarized House Bill 381 changes that reclassify high-powered devices, impose helmet and age rules, and potential requirements for licensing and insurance; the city plans to start with education and warnings and to update park codes where turf and safety are concerns.
City staff briefed the council on new state traffic-code changes affecting electric bicycles, scooters and e-motorcycles and outlined an initial enforcement approach emphasizing education.
Sean, a staff representative associated with the sheriff's office, said, "I believe it was House Bill 381 ... They go into effect tomorrow, May 6," and summarized core provisions: CPSC-approved…
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