E-Bike Safety Alert for Parents

Parents, your kid’s e-bike might be illegal — and that’s why Mount Pleasant police are sounding the alarm this summer. What looks like a regular e-bike could actually be a moped, requiring a license and registration. Legal e-bikes must have pedals, a motor under 750 watts, and top out at 20 mph — and even legal ones can become illegal if modified, like removing pedals. Town limits cap speeds at 15 mph, with teens under 17 limited to 12 mph on sidewalks. Police urge everyone to check bike specs, report unsafe riders, and remember: safety isn’t about being the “fun police” — it’s about preventing accidents before they happen. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/c8a9c776f4b8b647