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Fergus Falls committee weighs new rules for e-bikes, scooters amid nuisance complaints
Summary
Staff reviewed Minnesota e-bike classifications and options including age limits and helmet rules; council and the police chief described speeding and alley/sidewalk incidents and directed staff to research regulatory and education options to protect pedestrians and downtown patrons.
Fergus Falls — Council members and staff discussed whether local code changes are needed to curb unsafe e-bike and scooter behavior after staff summarized state law and possible city options.
Clara told the committee the state of Minnesota classifies e-bikes into three classes based on motor operation, and noted state law already restricts riders younger than 15. "One thing that has been floated as an option is requiring that a rider have a driver's license," she said, as one…
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