TIPP CITY — The Tipp City Police Department is reminding bike riders of the rules when riding E-Bikes.
E-bikes are subject to the same laws as traditional bikes, according to a Facebook post from the police department.
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E-bikes and scooters must:
Obey all traffic laws.Riders must follow traffic signals, stop signs, and posted speed limits. Ride on the right-hand side of the roadway. Sidewalk restrictions:Class 3 E-Bikes are not permitted on sidewalks, including business districts. Class 1 and Class 2 E-Bikes are not permitted on sidewalks, including business districts. Electric scooter requirements: Riders must be at least 16 years old. Stand-up electric scooters are not permitted on sidewalks. All E-Bikes must have;White front light or reflector.Red rear light or reflector.Helmets are required for all Class 3 E-Bikes, and are strongly encouraged for all categories of E-Bikes and electric scooters. No person shall park a Class 3 E-Bike on a street or sidewalk in a manner that obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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