The Springfield Township Police Department announced today that the Wyndmoor area has seen “an influx” of electric scooters, minibikes, and e‑bikes (among others), most of which are not street-legal.
Police said that children should not be riding them around town, even on sidewalks.
Police also shared where and when each type of micromobility may be ridden, and noted that the township passed a code in 2023 “declaring these vehicles illegal for use on our roadways.”
Springfield police “will stop individuals using these vehicles and confiscate them. The parent of the child operating the vehicle will be called to retrieve the child and will be responsible for towing and storage fees,” the post said…