07/30/2026
WEST NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT
E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Reminder
The West New York Police Department has heard the concerns of our residents regarding the unsafe operation of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric vehicles on our streets and sidewalks.
In response to these concerns, the Town of West New York has taken additional steps to improve safety throughout our community. Our local ordinances include requirements that are stricter than certain New Jersey requirements, including requiring all operators of covered e-vehicles to wear a helmet, regardless of speed, pursuant to Town Ordinances 130-10 and 130-12.
These measures are about safety, not punishment. Since these ordinances were implemented last year, we have seen a decrease in accidents involving these vehicles, and we want to continue that progress.
The Town has also created bike lanes throughout West New York to provide riders with safer areas to travel while helping protect pedestrians and motorists. We ask everyone operating an e-bike, e-scooter, moped, or other electric vehicle to use these areas when applicable, ride responsibly, obey traffic laws, and follow both New Jersey law and West New York ordinances.
Our goal is simple: safer streets for everyone.
Please review the attached flyer for information regarding vehicle classifications, speed limits, licensing, registration, insurance, age, and helmet requirements.
The West New York Police Department will continue educating the community and enforcing these laws. Failure to comply with applicable state laws or Town ordinances may result in a summons.
Thank you to our residents for continuing to share your concerns with us and for doing your part to keep West New York safe.
DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA DE WEST NEW YORK
Recordatorio de Seguridad para Bicicletas y Scooters Eléctricos
El Departamento de Policía de West New York ha escuchado las preocupaciones de nuestros residentes con respecto a la operación insegura de bicicletas eléctricas, scooters eléctricos y otros vehículos eléctricos en nuestras calles y aceras.
En respuesta a estas preocupaciones, el Municipio de West New York ha tomado medidas adicionales para mejorar la seguri