05/23/2026
Great information from the Blakely Police Department! Please remember all electric bikes, scooters, skateboards and similar equipment are banned from all borough properties.
As the temperatures start to rise, we’re already seeing more bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, and motorized bikes out around Blakely.
We want to share a quick heads up for parents and riders.
Not all two-wheel vehicles are treated the same under Pennsylvania law. Some e-bikes are considered bicycles. Others, depending on speed and motor size, fall into different categories that require licensing, registration, insurance, and helmets for certain ages.
For example:
• E-bikes are limited to 20 mph and must follow bicycle laws
• Motorized pedalcycles and certain motor scooters require registration and insurance
• Helmets are required for riders under certain ages
With warmer weather coming, we know a lot of kids will be riding. Please take a few minutes to make sure:
- Your child is wearing a helmet
- The bike or scooter meets Pennsylvania requirements
- Lights are being used at dusk or after dark
- They understand basic roadway safety
This is not about stopping kids from having fun. It is about safety and accountability.
Nuisance riding, reckless operation, or illegal motorized bikes on public roadways will not be ignored. Bikes that qualify as nuisance vehicles will be impounded, and citations will be filed when violations occur.
We would much rather have a conversation now than deal with an injury later.
If you are unsure what category your child’s bike falls into, contact the Blakely Police Department and we will gladly help clarify.
Let’s keep this riding season safe for everyone.