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Police chief says department stepping up enforcement on e‑bikes and scooters after busy July events
Summary
Following a busy parade and storm response, the police chief said officers are enforcing Ohio’s e‑bike and micro‑mobility rules, making stops and contacting parents when minors operate illegal electric dirt bikes or class‑3 e‑bikes without required age/helmet restrictions.
Police leadership told council that department resources were heavily used during recent events and that officers have begun enforcing e‑bike and scooter regulations to address reckless operation.
Chief Clucci (introduced during the meeting) described the countywide surge in calls during a recent busy period and explained Ohio’s e‑bike classifications and enforcement approach: class‑1 and class‑2 e‑bikes are permitted on certain paths, while class‑3 devices and electric dirt bikes have age and helmet restrictions. "So if it's a class 3 e bike, they have to be 16 and wearing a helmet," a police officer said. Officers reported stopping under‑age operators and contacting parents; an encounter described in the meeting involved a 14‑year‑old on an illegal electric dirt bike whose parents were notified and who was picked up by guardians.
Councilmembers said they appreciated the police response during the July 4 parade and storm events and discussed potential impound or tow options for unsafe vehicles.
