E-Bikes

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Town Council approved an ordinance allowing lower-speed electric bicycles, commonly referred to as e-bikes, on the Town's public pathways.

• The ordinance permits the use of lower-speed, class 1 and class 2 electric bicycles
• To encourage safe operation of all e-bikes and regular bicycles, the ordinance requires businesses that sell and rent bicycles to provide consumers with a Town-issued safety and etiquette pamphlet.
  • This pamphlet conveys important information to visitors and residents so they are aware of and adhere to local traffic laws, take precautions to remain safe when out riding their bicycles and know how to make their bicycle riding experience enjoyable for themselves and others.
• Pursuant to South Carolina law, any e-bike that is being operated on publicly owned pathways and roads within Town limits must have a permanent label indicating the bike's horsepower and maximum assisted speed to ensure that it falls within the class 1 and class 2 limitations.

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