on October 23, 2025
Richwood Chief of Police Jim Hill addressed questions about the increase in motorized scooters and e-bikes in the village. One change that he noted was for the Richwood Park’s rules regarding motorized vehicles. The change would look to include electric powered vehicles under regulations at the park. (Gazette photo by Kyle Meddles)
Village looks at regulations for e-bikes, scooters
Richwood officials have noticed an increased presence of motorized scooters and e-bikes in the village, probing questions from council to local law enforcement about regulations.
At a recent meeting of the village government, council member Donald Ridgew a y said he recentl y spoke to a local teen who had a motorized scooter who told him that it can go up to 49 mph.
“I mean this thing ain’t that tall. They’re riding them on the sidewalks…I know it’s a mess,” Ridgeway said.
Council member Jackie Hamilton agreed, adding that some kids ride them in the middle of the street and all over the roadways, causing a concern that someone will get hit.
Richwood Chief of Police Jim Hi…
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