Cape Coral Police said they’ve seen a significant increase in illegal e-bike use since Christmas, with young riders operating high-powered bikes recklessly on city roads and in business areas.
Fox 4’s Bella Line shows us footage where an officer attempts to pull over an e-bike rider who then flees, driving over a grass median to escape:
E-BIKE CRACK DOWN: Cape Coral Police warn parents of charges they could face because of illegal e-bike use
The incident highlights growing concerns about unsafe riding practices among youth in the community.
“These kids are driving through business parking lots, circling vehicles, terrorizing the people who are going in and out of the businesses,” said Lisa Greenberg, public affairs officer for the Cape Coral Police Department…