Under 18 E-Bike Ban Takes Effect in Deltona
City leaders say the ban follows repeated crashes and adds sidewalk and bike-lane rules while enforcement remains under review.
- The Deltona city commission voted to prohibit anyone under 18 from using e-bikes, motorized scooters, and mopeds within city limits to enhance public safety.
- Mayor Santiago Avila Jr. cited multiple accidents involving minors as the primary driver for the ban, stating e-bikes pose risks on sidewalks where riders lack time to react to pedestrians or cars.
- Residents expressed mixed reactions; Matt Scott questioned the fairness, asking "Why punish every kid and families for something that a few kids did?" while some parents welcomed the decision.
- The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is reviewing the ordinance to determine enforcement procedures as students face transportation uncertainty with the new school year beginning in two weeks.
- Although the ordinance is currently in effect, Avila Jr. suggested it should return to the ordinance-review committee for potential changes, calling the age requirement "silly.
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