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Mayor and police warn residents about e-bike and e-scooter risks as new state rules loom
Summary
Trustees and the police chief urged caution about e-bikes and motorized scooters, citing dangerous riding behavior; staff said a state law change effective Jan. 1 will require local education followed by enforcement.
Trustees and the chief raised safety concerns about high-speed e-bikes and scooters being ridden on sidewalks and in shopping-center areas. Mayor Savarino described near-miss incidents: "I came within probably 2 inches of getting hit by one on the sidewalk," he said, urging parents to supervise children who use these devices.
Police Chief explained that officers often face a difficult enforcement decision when riders flee: "More often than not, we've seen individuals keep going," he said, adding that high speeds and use in pedestrian areas present a significant safety hazard. A trustee noted that a state law change will take effect Jan. 1 and that the police department plans an educational campaign followed by enforcement when the law is active.
