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Board adopts rail-trail ordinance banning certain electric vehicles and golf carts
Summary
The Accomack board adopted an ordinance to regulate vehicles on the Eastern Shore rail trail, prohibiting specified electric vehicles and golf carts while recognizing state-permitted classes of electric bicycles; the ordinance includes a civil penalty for violations.
The Accomack County Board of Supervisors adopted an amendment to county code chapter 56 (motor vehicles and traffic) to set rules for the county rail trail, including prohibition of certain electric vehicles and golf carts while recognizing classes of electric bicycles allowed by state law.
The county attorney summarized the ordinance as requested by the Rail Trail Foundation and noted that state law already permits certain classes of e-bikes; the local ordinance clarifies which electric devices will be allowed and which are prohibited. A supervisor moved to adopt the amendment; the board voted in favor by voice vote.
The ordinance also provides for civil penalties for violations. No members of the public spoke at the hearing and the board adopted the amendment without further discussion.
