Recent incidents of reckless scooter and moped use have prompted law enforcement in cities like Spokane, Washington, Boston, and Washington, D.C., to crack down on violators. The Spokane Police Department pressed felony charges against individuals riding scooters over an LGBTQ+ crosswalk. Lime, a scooter rental company, responded by establishing a 'no-go zone.' In Boston, there are calls for licensing, registration, and insurance for scooter users. Washington, D.C., is also increasing enforcement against illegal moped use and cracking down on reckless riders, including those on e-scooters and bikes. The issue of safety hazards posed by e-bikes and scooters has gained attention following a fatal collision. Legislation is being considered to regulate mopeds and scooters more effectively in some neighborhoods.
DC is full of people driving illegal, unregistered scooters that day 49cc on the back thanks to a fake rule which says sub-50cc vehicles don’t need to be registered. Exciting new policy is to enforce the actual rule. https://t.co/6H7bRECwqd https://t.co/ADeCTDhfIA
In April, 7News reported on legislation to try to better regulate mopeds and scooters. Columbia Heights is one of the neighborhoods where D.C. Police are keeping an eye on violators. https://t.co/7wIEPvRoPv
The council has grappled for years with what they perceive as the growing safety hazard of e-bikes and scooters, especially in recent months after longtime resident Megan Andrews died after she collided with a 12-year-old boy on an e-bike. https://t.co/m4SABB9u66
DC joins New York and Boston cracking down on reckless moped use (good) https://t.co/c3S7nvHNrv
MPD increases enforcement against illegal moped use: https://t.co/4ENtTibPDJ https://t.co/rp5t2aoQI5
"D.C. police crack down on unregistered, reckless moped riders" A good start. But also, people riding e-scooters on sidewalks, and riding e-scooters and bikes while wearing headphones. Don't wait till someone gets seriously injured or killed, please... https://t.co/3AmTqgtJ2U
Reckless moped use has alarmed D.C. residents. Police are cracking down. https://t.co/zzqUXmMVMT
Everyone using city roads needs to follow by the rules of the road. If you’re able to go 20 or 25 mph like a car — you should be licensed, registered, and carry liability insurance in the event of an accident and injury. Boston can no longer be the Wild West! #bospoli
Last week, the Spokane Police Department announced felony charges for one adult and two minors for riding scooters over an LGBTQ+ crosswalk in Spokane, Washington. In addition to the charges, Lime, a company that rents scooters to pedestrians, implemented a "no-go zone" in which… https://t.co/oZrAwRKlDp