WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) — Following a surge in close calls and serious collisions caught on camera, Westlake City Council voted Thursday night to pass an emergency ordinance placing strict new regulations on electric mobility devices.
Ordinance 2026-121 targets electric bicycles, motorized scooters, electric skateboards, and other low-speed micromobility devices throughout the city.
The move comes after several high-profile accidents across the area, including a crash just months ago in Westlake where a semi-truck ran a red light and struck an e-bike rider…