New Smyrna BeachThursday, November 12
New Smyrna Beach commissioners voted 5-0 to restrict e-bikes and scooters
The Daily Daytona team
If you ride an e-bike or scooter in New Smyrna Beach, new restrictions are coming. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve restrictions, and the News-Journal says they passed a revised ordinance at the Nov. 10 meeting to limit where riders can use e-bikes.
A riding violation costs six times a helmet violation
Source: WFTV
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Riding violation | $150 |
| Helmet violation, ages 16-17 | $25 |
- Banned: riding in city recreational parks unless signs authorize it
- Covers e-bikes, motorized scooters, electric unicycles and similar devices
- Helmet fine applies to riders ages 16 and 17
The vote followed resident concerns about pedestrian safety and a public forum led by Police Chief Chris Kirk.
5-0commission vote to approve the restrictions
New Smyrna Beach commissioners were unanimous on Tuesday.
Source: WFTV
“The goal is not to prohibit or punish, but to make everybody work cohesively together to enjoy things safely throughout the community.”
Sources: WFTV, Daytona Beach News-Journal