States target e-moto boom
State lawmakers are scrambling to catch up to the proliferation of high-speed mini-motorcycles and bikes that have found rapid popularity among young people, leading to a range of community and safety concerns. The legislative push comes as police grapple with unlicensed juvenile drivers, packs of riders, street takeovers, property damage, assaults and a spike in injuries to both riders and pedestrians. The trouble stems from the growing adoption of micromobility devices, which have evolved from battery-assist pedal bikes and e-scooters to a range of adrenaline-producing ...
