E-Bike Rule Sparks Safety Debate | Orlando News

Deltona’s new e-bike rule banning minors under 18 from riding without an adult is being quietly shelved by the Sheriff’s Office, who calls it overly restrictive and misaligned with Florida’s existing bike laws. Instead of enforcement, Sheriff Chitwood and Mayor Santiago Avila are teaming up to launch a safety-first education program — including registration, training, and parental consent — to teach safe riding habits. The Mayor plans to push for full repeal at the next commission meeting, as both leaders agree: teaching riders how to stay safe matters more than cracking down on them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a216c7f5a2a8322f