Jupiter Police Present E‑Bike Safety Plan as Enforcement Ramps Up Near Schools
Town leaders will weigh age limits, citation rules and training requirements, with a park sidewalk ban already in effect.
Overview
- Officers were positioned around middle schools Tuesday morning to enforce road rules as students returned from winter break.
- Since March 2025, the police department reports 145 e‑bike traffic stops, 178 citations or warnings, seven crashes and eight injuries, along with five safety events.
- In November, Jupiter barred e‑bikes from fields and sidewalks at town parks.
- The Town Council will review potential ordinances covering age restrictions, how citations are issued, jurisdiction across town versus county or state roads, and integration of training programs.
- Police are developing an online e‑bike safety course and will keep monitoring proposed state legislation and coordinating with other municipalities.