Fines fail to stop teens on dangerous high-speed e-bikes as Aurora leaders plead with parents for help
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“Aurora city leaders passed an ordinance that fines parents if their child is caught riding one of these off-highway bikes on the road.”
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“Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are typically treated as standard bicycles. Class 3 e-bikes, which reach higher speeds, have age restrictions and are not allowed on trails.”
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“Class 3 e-bikes and electric motorcycles are often marketed to teens online at much lower prices.”
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“Hardt Family Cyclery recently began partnering with the City of Aurora to help educate families on local e-bike laws and age restrictions.”
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“Hardt Family Cyclery frequently encounters vehicles that do not meet standard bicycle classifications, with 20 to 100 such bikes seen per week.”
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“In Denver, the use of motocross bikes/dirt bikes is illegal in the city and county.”
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“Jefferson and Arapahoe counties are also seeing an increase in teens riding these bikes.”
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“Speed limit signs along the High Line Canal trail indicate it is a growing problem all over the Denver metro area.”
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