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JuPiter Police dePartMent
Here are some reminders regarding the injury when at high speeds. Give yourself the appropriate
use of e-bikes: amount of time to slow down.
• E-bikes are allowed on “any road, • The more predictably you ride, the safer you are.
path, or way that is open to bicycle Don’t weave in and out of traffic.
travel.” This means they can be ridden on • Always be courteous to pedestrians around you.
roads (except limited access highways), • Know that you are not as visible to drivers as they are
bike lanes, bike paths, multiuse paths to you. Wear bright or reflective clothing and use lights
and sidewalks. when riding in low-light conditions
The J upiter P olice • E-bikes must follow all traffic or at night.
Department (JPD) wants to laws, including riding with traffic JPD officers will be providing
ensure the safety of everyone and obeying traffic signals. ongoing awareness and education
who utilizes our roadways. • Always wear a helmet regardless throughout our town on e-bikes
With e-bike popularity on the of your age. The law requires riders and related safe traffic laws. By
rise, we want to be sure you and under the age of 16 to wear one at all following a few safety tips, you have
your loved ones know the laws, times. the power to e-bike safely!
regulations and responsibilities • Limit distractions and never For more information, please visit
that come along with riding wear earbuds when riding. https://www.jupiter.fl.us/2377/E-
electric devices like e-bikes and e-motos. • E-bikes are quick to pick up Bike-Safely.
momentum and can cause severe
