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Council approves new regulations and enforcement for electric scooters and assist bicycles
Summary
Following a public safety committee discussion, council passed a resolution adding regulations and enforcement provisions for electric scooters and pedal‑assist bicycles under chapter 4.60 of the city code; aldermen cited safety concerns about helmet use and reckless riding.
The council voted to amend chapter 4.60 of the city code to add regulations and enforcement provisions for electric scooters and bicycles with assist. The resolution, sponsored by Alderman Witt and seconded by Alderman Massey, passed on roll call.
Council members said the public safety committee discussed nuisance alarms and scooter safety; one speaker during committee remarks urged parents to require helmets and called out high speeds among youth on scooters. The resolution's text was read into the record and the clerk recorded the roll call vote.
The council did not set an immediate enforcement start date during the meeting; implementation was referred to the appropriate enforcement units and legal review as needed.
