City Takes Step to Tame E-Bikes, Scooters, Hoverboards

City Council advances ‘rules of the road’ for e-bikes, e-scooters

First-round North Platte City Council debate Tuesday clarified which electric vehicles would be regulated by ordinance, differentiating e-bikes, e-scooters and wheeled “hoverboards” while excluding personal assistive mobility devices.

City takes step to tame e-bikes, scooters, hoverboards

The North Platte city council approved new regulations Tuesday for e-bikes, electric scooters, and hoverboards after a lengthy discussion. Councilman Nick McNew had requested some regulations of e-bikes and scooters, concerned about where the devices can operate, safety and enforcement. Top-of-the-line electric scooters can reach speeds of 40-50 mph. E-bikes typically have a top speed [...]