Concerns about safety have led to new rules for electric bicycle riders. Parents will face penalties if their underage children are found riding recklessly. Fees for violations are outlined, with amounts increasing for repeat offenses. A total of $100, $200, and $500 are the respective fines for first, second, and third offenses.
The police department has dealt with a large number of calls related to underage bikers. This issue has prompted a city to take action and approve an ordinance to address the problem.
Further details about the ordinance and its implementation are available from the source.
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