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Des Peres police chief to draft ordinance after two e‑bike incidents involving juveniles
Summary
Chief Eric Hall told the commission two recent e‑bike incidents injured juveniles and said he will draft key points for a local ordinance; he noted neighboring cities are also considering e‑bike rules and the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney is reviewing potential charges related to the incidents.
Chief Eric Hall told the Des Peres Board of Public Safety Commission on June 15 that two recent motor-vehicle incidents involving e-bikes injured juveniles and prompted consideration of a local ordinance to restrict certain e-bike and motorized-play-vehicle uses.
"With the two recent motor vehicle accidents involving e-bikes in the city, I wanted to gauge the commission on an ordinance to restrict the usage," Hall said. He reviewed Missouri statewide requirements that currently apply and said he would draft key points for a proposed local ordinance and return with them at a future meeting.
Hall said the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney is reviewing potential charges arising from the two incidents. He also noted that neighboring municipalities—Brentwood, O'Fallon and Ballwin—are considering draft ordinances addressing similar devices.
Commissioners discussed the balance between safety and mobility for juveniles and the need to align any city ordinance with state law; no motion or vote on an ordinance occurred at the June 15 meeting. The commission directed Chief Hall to prepare proposed language and implementation considerations for a future agenda.
