We’ve been listening to your concerns over e-bike safety while reporting on how law enforcement is working to educate e-bike riders on the rules of the road. In Martin County, Sheriff John Budensiek told WPTV it’s time to get serious.
Local business owners and law enforcement are raising concerns about e-bike safety as the Martin County Sheriff’s Office implements new enforcement measures following a recent incident involving more than 30 riders blocking traffic.
The crackdown comes after what Budensiek described as a “street takeover” a few weeks ago on Mapp Road, where multiple young riders were performing wheelies in the middle of the road and blocking traffic.
Martin County sheriff explains new e-bike safety crackdown
“We received multiple calls to the sheriff’s office (about) what was described as a street takeover with multiple kids (more than 30) riding wheelies down the middle of the road, blocking traffic,” Budensiek said…