Enforcement of rules and regulations surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters in New York has been very challenging for law enforcement because many people don't understand those rules. That's according to Dunkirk Police Chief Doug Switzer, who spoke about the issue on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program this week. Switzer believes that because of the rapidly increasing popularity of those vehicles, the state has had a hard time keeping up with them...
Doug Switzer: all e-bike operators have to obey traffic laws
Switzer says his department has dealt with numerous incidents where e-bike riders have been severely injured, hit a car, or seen running a red light. He says parents have been critical of officers stopping their children while riding e-bikes. His response is that it's a safety issue and an educational issue...
Doug Switzer: it's an educational issue
Switzer adds that Dunkirk Police have used events like National Night Out to help educate the public. He encourages people to talk to his department to learn more...
Doug Switzer: main goal is to educate
He says more information about e-bike and e-scooter safety will be posted on the Dunkirk Police Department's Facebook page in the coming days.
Click here to listen to the full "Viewpoint" interview with Dunkirk Police Chief Doug Switzer.
