Short circuit: Proposed St. Johns County law will ban e-bike use for all kids under the age of 14

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Children under 14 would be banned from riding electric bikes anywhere in St. Johns County under a newly proposed law — the strictest e-bike age restriction yet considered locally.

The updated draft ordinance, which builds on a wave of public pressure and safety concerns, also proposes a countywide 10 mph speed limit for e-bikes on roads and sidewalks, and would require helmets for all riders under 18…

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