RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Electric bikes and scooters are drawing more attention from Rapid City police as complaints about unsafe riding prompt a new safety education effort.
The Rapid City Police Department says officers have received concerns about riders speeding on sidewalks and bike paths, failing to yield to pedestrians and running traffic signals.
The department plans to focus on educating riders, particularly young people who use e-bikes and scooters to get to school or travel around town. Officers may issue warnings and provide safety guidance to juvenile riders, with parents notified when appropriate…