COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio lawmakers are proposing new age limits and safety requirements for electric bikes and scooters, citing serious injuries, fatal crashes and inconsistent local regulations.
Democratic state Senator Bill DeMora of Columbus has introduced Senate Bill 477, while Democratic state Representative Eric Synenberg of Beachwood plans to introduce a separate measure in the coming weeks, according to the Ohio Capital Journal.
The proposals would prohibit children 13 and younger from operating electric bikes and electric scooters and require riders to wear helmets. They would also bar anyone younger than 18 from operating high-powered e-bikes…