NJ Towns Pedal Into Fierce Debate on E-Bike Safety with a Myriad of Bans, Penalties

NJ towns pedal into fierce debate on e-bike safety with a myriad of bans, penalties

Headlines of serious — sometimes fatal — crashes involving e-bikes have captured the attention of parents, kids, local officials and state lawmakers.

Flossmoor board discusses possible future regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters  - HF Chronicle

The Flossmoor village board agreed to not ban e-bikes and e-scooters but rather find ways to educate residents on their safety and communicate how bikers and drivers need to share the road.  Police Chief Carl Estelle and Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Bogue took turns speaking to the trustees on the issue at the Nov. 3 board meeting on whether regulations are needed. They made a presentation on e-bikes and e-scooters, the bike classification…