ONEDIA, N.Y. (WWTI) – The New York State Police are reminding the public to understand and follow New York State laws regarding e-bikes, e-scooters, and off-road electric motorcycles.
According to state police. they’ve “seen an increase in complaints and safety concerns in Madison County, particularly involving the illegal operation of electric dirt bikes on public roads and in residential areas.”
Watertown enforces e-bike regulations for safer streets
State Police pointed out the following laws for the following vehicles:
E-bikes & E-scooters• Must be operated by riders 16 years of age or older• Helmets required for riders ages 16 and 17• No sidewalk operation unless locally permitted• Must follow all traffic laws and yield to pedestrians• E-scooters limited to roads 30 mph or less…