New Mount Pleasant law in effect governing use of e-bikes and e-scooters

And everyone echoes the same message. They say that, you know, we're concerned that someone's really going to get seriously injured or killed. It's something leaders in Mount Pleasant have been tracking closely. We've had complaints from motorists and all that, that driving recklessly on these e-bikes. People around town have been noticing it too. I've seen them zooming around on the sidewalks as well as in the street. Some of them go very fast. The 12-year-olds, the 13-year-olds are zipping back and forth and I can't. And that problem isn't just here. Last week, we told you about a 13-year-old seriously hurt while riding an e-dirt bike up in Putnam. Back here in Mount Pleasant, a new local law is now in effect. The law at this point is similar to New York state law. Right now, you're prohibited from operating unless you're 16 years or older. It includes other operating guidelines for e-bikes and e-scooters. scooters if caught. What we would be doing is impounding the e-bikes or e-scooters. We would ask the parents to either meet us at the scene or at police headquarters. Officials say aside from the law, it's also about educating, making sure kids and parents know the rules and dangers. They are too young. They probably don't realize the dangers of it because of how fast they go. Some told us they don't mind the e-bikes as long as everyone is safe. In terms of like If kids are trying to go to school or a part-time job. Safety is what police say it all comes down to. We want people to enjoy it, but we want them to enjoy it safely. In Mount Pleasant of Westchester County, Melanie Palmer, News 12.