NYC Bans Illegal E-Bikes and Scooters | Rochester News

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a fierce crackdown on retailers selling illegal motorized scooters and e-bikes, sending cease-and-desist letters to giants like Target, Amazon, and Walmart. These high-speed, unregistered devices—often marketed as bikes but acting like motorcycles—are now banned from sale to New Yorkers after August 18th, with fines up to $2,000 per illegal sale. The move follows the tragic death of 17-year-old Gabriel Nacato, who was killed in a collision while riding an e-bike exceeding 30 mph. DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn warns these machines are dangerously fast and improperly regulated, urging retailers to comply or face serious penalties. 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/aa972f229a4be9e7