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Commission asks staff to review electric scooter regulations after near-miss reports
Summary
Commissioner Richard L. Jones, Jr. raised safety concerns about electric scooters and asked staff to develop regulatory options; City Manager Hutcheson said SPD and the City Attorney are researching policies and will present recommendations at a future meeting.
Commissioner Richard L. Jones, Jr. told colleagues he has observed several near-accidents involving electric scooters and urged the Commission to consider regulatory changes to improve safety and compliance with traffic laws. Jones requested that staff research applicable regulations and potential enforcement or licensing options.
City Manager Ian Hutcheson responded that the Sterling Police Department and the City Attorney have been researching relevant regulations and are developing policy recommendations for the Commission to review at a future meeting. No formal direction beyond requesting research was taken at this session.
