Police in Kimberley are reminding residents of e-bike regulations in place.
E-bikes must have pedals or hand cranks that can propel the bike when the motor is engaged and must not be capable of going over 25km/h on even, paved ground.
Most e-bike will get up to 30km/h in Kimberley. Police have said they are fine with that speed, but anything over, and it’s considered a motorized vehicle.
Police have the authority to seize a bike for the safety of the public.
Cyclists must follow the same road rules as drivers.
In Kimberley, a person operating a cycle on any sidewalk, footpath, or walkway in the platzl is allowed only if it doesn’t interfere with a pedestrian using it.
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