Electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles are facing new rules in Clark County. With the goal of enhancing public safety, the County Commission has approved an ordinance that regulates these electric vehicles on County-owned property. Commissioner Justin Jones spearheaded the initiative, responding to the plethora of safety issues that have arisen alongside the growing popularity of these methods of transport, according to the Clark County.
“Safety in our public spaces is non-negotiable,” Commissioner Jones said, as reported by the Clark County’s official news release. Concerned citizens and local law enforcement had voiced their worries about the burgeoning presence of these vehicles. The new ordinance aims to strike a balance by instituting speed limits and safety standards, while still permitting responsible use.
Among the key provisions, the ordinance defines several classes of electric bicycles and clarifies what constitutes an electric scooter, motorcycle, and all-terrain motorcycle. This move aids law enforcement in ensuring safety. Minors are now required to don helmets when riding e-bikes or electric scooters, and these devices must have a bell or horn and lights for nighttime use. It also puts a ban on reckless activities like stunts, and appoints financial accountability on parents for minors’ violations, as per the Clark County…