LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – It’s a problem throughout the Las Vegas Valley, groups of teenagers using electric vehicles and taking over roadways and parks.
More than one month ago, new rules in Clark County went into effect to tackle the issue. Now, FOX5 is looking into how the ordinance is being enforced.
The ordinance, which went into effect May 21:
- Defined e-bikes and e-scooters, which were not previously defined in County code
- Banned e-motorcycles in County parks. E-motorcycles lack pedals and have motors
- Limited speeds to 15 mph in County parks, whether on an e-bike or e-scooter,
- Required riders under 18 to wear a helmet
- Outlawed reckless behavior like stunts, wheelies or unsafe speeds. Fines range up to $600.
Mountain’s Edge mother, Serena Lam, said despite the new rules, the problem is persisting.
“There was a whole group of them coming at me as I was driving,” Lam said, breaking down a recent experience. “I was this close to hitting one of them. They would not move out of the way.”
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Robert Wicks said reckless driving on roadways has always been illegal, and is Metro’s main area of focus.
“We’re worried about those street takeovers, where they’re all riding up as a big group going down the street. We’re worried about them doing tricks on the roadway,” Wicks explained.
When it comes to Clark County parks, a county spokesperson said their Office of Public Safety is “addressing issues as they see them through warnings and education,” but have not issued any citations yet.
Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones, who introduced the recently adopted ordinance, said he’s hoping installing new signs at County parks will make enforcement easier for all law enforcement.
“There won’t be another kid or parent able to say, ‘Oh, I didn’t know about it,’ when we’ve got plenty of signs out there,” Jones said.
Starting Wednesday morning, six to seven signs will be placed throughout Mountain’s Edge Regional Park.
“This was sort of the genesis of a lot of the issues that were raised publicly, so we thought that was the most appropriate place,” Jones said.
It’s not only Mountain’s Edge that will see the new signage. This week, Jones said 30 signs will be installed in southwest valley parks. Another 150 are ordered and will be placed in county parks and trails in the coming weeks.
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