Geneva Passes Ordinance Restricting Alternative Motorized Vehicles
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Geneva passed a local ordinance this summer that broadly restricts 'alternative motorized vehicles.' The law targets items such as ATVs, dirt bikes, minibikes, electric skateboards, hoverboards, segways, and throttle e-bikes. The ordinance was adopted after a serious injury involving a 14-year-old and a car in nearby Canandaigua. The city's lawmaking body is instituting a patchwork of restrictions across the Empire State.
From streetsblog.org
Why it matters
The new regulations are part of a wider trend in the Empire State where various localities are creating their own rules regarding e-bikes and motorized devices. These local laws are being enacted amid concerns over safety and the potential for misuse of these devices.
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Who's involved
- GenevaCity in New York, USA, whose local government passed the ordinance.
- Walter MosleyAmerican politician who could be impacted by the ordinance's restrictions.
- Seneca LakeLake whose watershed is utilized by Geneva and which serves as a critical drinking water source.
- AustriaCountry that competes with Geneva for international diplomatic hub status.