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Residents and officers urge education and targeted enforcement to address risky e‑bike and scooter use
Summary
Speakers urged a mix of education programs, age limits and targeted enforcement after multiple speakers recounted near‑misses and a recent Sheboygan fatality; police and residents suggested safety classes and expanded outreach as alternatives to heavy-handed bans.
Several speakers recommended education and targeted enforcement as the primary remedies for unsafe riding behaviors rather than broad technology bans. Dennis Stefanowski described being struck by a child on a device: "I stopped my car, and bam, he hit me. 10 years and under, this kid was," and urged training programs so children learn safe riding behavior.
A law enforcement speaker explained that some high‑power off‑road devices (referred to as eMotos) are illegal for road or trail use and that enforcing device definitions will be a challenge. Multiple participants proposed options such as expanded safety‑town programs, city‑run classes with stickers for completion, signage at downtown entries and targeted enforcement stops where officers would educate rather than immediately ticket. One commenter cited a recent fatal crash in Sheboygan as evidence of the stakes: "That just happened in Sheboygan on Saturday," underscoring the safety concern driving the ordinance discussion.
