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North Haledon to draft e-bike ban for borough facilities after recreation-field incident
Summary
Following an incident where a rider sped away from officers at borough recreation fields, Chief of Police Todd Darby recommended an ordinance to ban e-bikes from borough facilities; the chief and borough attorney will draft language and four council members signaled support.
Chief of Police Todd Darby told the council he recommends a local ordinance banning e-bikes from certain borough facilities after an incident at the recreation fields where a rider was reported to be speeding and fled from officers.
Why it matters: Without a local ordinance, enforcement options can be limited. Chief Darby said a ban would provide a clearer legal basis for enforcement and penalties.
Councilman Bruce O. Iacobelli questioned whether the problem warranted a new ordinance. After discussion, the chief and Borough Attorney Michael DeMarco agreed to draft ordinance language for the council to consider; four council members indicated support for pursuing the ordinance. No ordinance was introduced or adopted during the work session.
Next steps: The chief and borough attorney will prepare draft ordinance language and present it at a future council meeting for formal consideration.
