Greenfield police are enforcing stricter rules on electric bike and scooter riders after numerous complaints and safety concerns. “I don’t like it when kids are zipping back and forth on the sidewalk because people use the sidewalks,” one resident said. Police say they initially issued warnings but have now adopted a zero-tolerance policy due to the dangers posed by unsafe riding practices. “We came to a point where we began to give our warnings, but now, we enforcing it have zero tolerance with this, mainly because of the safety concern, that comes with it,” Pablo Hernandez, with Greenfield police, said. Officers noted that most of the reckless riders are children, and they are urging parents to teach their kids the rules of the road to ensure safety for everyone. “Some of these bikes and scooters go up to 20 miles an hour. So going 20 miles an hour on a on a on a sidewalk, many different dangers,” Hernandez said. Authorities are reminding the public that scooters are not allowed on sidewalks and must be ridden in bike lanes. Riders under 18 are required to wear helmets, and all riders must obey traffic laws. Parents should also be aware that if their child is cited, police will notify them, and they may be responsible for paying a fine. While police continue to enforce the rules, some young riders have already found safer alternatives. “I go pretty slow, but then when I’m on the grass, I go fast. I don’t go on the road, so cars don’t hit me,” one young rider said.
GREENFIELD, Calif. —
Greenfield police are enforcing stricter rules on electric bike and scooter riders after numerous complaints and safety concerns.
“I don’t like it when kids are zipping back and forth on the sidewalk because people use the sidewalks,” one resident said.
Police say they initially issued warnings but have now adopted a zero-tolerance policy due to the dangers posed by unsafe riding practices.
“We came to a point where we began to give our warnings, but now, we enforcing it have zero tolerance with this, mainly because of the safety concern, that comes with it,” Pablo Hernandez, with Greenfield police, said.
Officers noted that most of the reckless riders are children, and they are urging parents to teach their kids the rules of the road to ensure safety for everyone.
“Some of these bikes and scooters go up to 20 miles an hour. So going 20 miles an hour on a on a on a sidewalk, many different dangers,” Hernandez said.
Authorities are reminding the public that scooters are not allowed on sidewalks and must be ridden in bike lanes. Riders under 18 are required to wear helmets, and all riders must obey traffic laws.
Parents should also be aware that if their child is cited, police will notify them, and they may be responsible for paying a fine.
While police continue to enforce the rules, some young riders have already found safer alternatives.
“I go pretty slow, but then when I’m on the grass, I go fast. I don’t go on the road, so cars don’t hit me,” one young rider said.