07/17/2026
‼️Attention Brookhaven Residents and electronic device riders!‼️
As electric bicycles (E-bikes) and other electric devices continue to grow in popularity across Delaware County and the Commonwealth, parents and riders should understand the laws and safety requirements that apply to their use. Most electronic dirtbikes, uniwheels, and scooters are illegal to operate anywhere except private property.
Our officers have observed a rise in illegal riding on our roadways and sidewalks. This significantly increases the risk of injury, particularly for our juvenile riders who may lack experience to safely navigate roadways. We’ve also received complaints from private property owners regarding unruly and unsafe behaviors of juveniles operating these devices without permission of the property owner.
Brookhaven Police will be stopping individuals to provide them with the laws and proper safety protocols. Strict enforcement on this issue is beginning NOW! Violations may result in citations and possible impoundment of the device.
The safety of our citizens and the motoring public is our top priority. Parents should prohibit their children from operating these devices on sidewalks or roadways in the Borough.
Please click the link below to see how PennDOT classifies various electronic mobility devices. Pay particular attention to the note at the bottom, which reads: My device isn’t listed here or isn’t defined in the PA Vehicle Code. Is it legal? Devices and vehicles not defined in Pennsylvania law may not be legally operated on highways as defined in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, including sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads
PennDOT information sheet:
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/penndot/documents/public/pubsforms/publications/pub%20944.pdf
