The City of Hastings and Hastings Police Department wants to remind residents about E-Bike Safety in the community. Sgt. Chris Nelson of the Hastings Police Department said on Community In Depth where you can ride them in the city. Sgt. Nelson said the biggest thing when riding E-Bikes or scooters is to be respectful of others on the paths and to pay attention to signs and traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian. Sgt. Nelson also said parents need to be aware of the definition of an E-Bike vs something more powerful, as E-Bike can’t go over 28 miles per hour and must have pedals otherwise there are different rules and regulations, and detailed the distinctions between different items.
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