Boulder City’s new ordinance regulating e-bikes and scooters as well as mandating helmets for riders under the age of 18 goes into effect starting today (Sept. 18).
“The overwhelming popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters has changed personal mobility as well as recreation around Boulder City. Unfortunately, there have been major injuries and even deaths due to accidents with these devices throughout Clark County,” reads a press release sent out by the city.
In mid-summer, the city council passed an ordinance intended to establish strong, comprehensive regulations for the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, electric scooters, skates, toy vehicles, scooters and skateboards. Effective on Sept. 18, this covers circumstances that are not addressed in state law. Boulder City’s ordinance is the strongest in Clark County, as it makes helmets mandatory for all minors on regular bicycles, in addition to e-bikes and e-scooters…