St. Johns County Officials Consider New E-Bike Rules Amid Crash Concerns

Steamboat police notice rise in unsafe e-bike habits; local organization hopes for change

The Steamboat Springs Police Department has seen a “noticeable rise” in unsafe e-bike and motorcycle usage in the city, particularly among teens, states a news release from the city. Routt County Riders, a Steamboat-based organization that advocates for cyclists in Northwest Colorado, urges all riders to practice safe biking behavior, regardless of the type of bike. Steamboat police added that some teens have been “fleeing from officers” after c…

NC bill could help classify and regulate e-bikes

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — E-bikes are a very popular mode of transportation due to their convenience and affordability. However, the number of accidents involving them is climbing, according to Harvard Medical School. Tammy Swanson is the education and safety chair for a social riding club called Cape Fear Cyclists. She understands the need for consistent classification of the different types of e-bikes. “Speed can cause damage and speed can kill,…

Assembly postpones decision on e-bike rules; sets town hall for June 11

Faced with strong community pushback to an ordinance that would limit e-bike and e-scooter drivers to 14-year-olds and up, the borough assembly postponed action and scheduled a town hall meeting on the issue for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Nolan Center. “The public is encouraged to attend and speak to the proposed ordinance,” the meeting announcement said. The ordinance would require that...

St. Johns County officials consider new e-bike rules amid crash concerns

St. Johns County leaders propose e-bike safety rules amid rising crashes. The ordinance includes age and helmet requirements to protect young riders.

Steamboat Springs PD Urge Parents To Check Their Child's E-Bikes Following A Rise In Illegal Behavior

The Steamboat Springs Police Department is clarifying the difference between e-bikes and electric motorcycles/dirt bikes after observing a noticeable rise in the use of the latter in recent incidents involving unsafe behavior and damage to city parks. E-bike classification “We take these incidents seriously and violating the law on an electric motorcycle will result in consequences including possible criminal charges and vehicle impoundment. Mo…

E-bike crashes could result in new rules for St. Johns County ...