Warnings issued Saturday as officers tell parents future violations could result in citations
More than 50 riders contacted Saturday as department emphasizes education before citations
MANDEVILLE — The Mandeville Police Department made contact with more than 50 individuals Saturday during a targeted enforcement effort focused on illegal electric mini-motorcycles operating in Old Mandeville, Police Chief Todd Schliem said.
The operation, which included officers making stops at multiple locations throughout Old Mandeville, is part of an ongoing initiative designed to educate riders and parents about the law before issuing citations when necessary.
While Saturday’s operation focused in part on illegal electric mini-motorcycles, Schliem said officers also will be enforcing traffic laws applicable to traditional bicycles and legal e-bikes. Riders who disregard stop signs, ride against traffic or commit other traffic violations also may be stopped as part of the department’s ongoing education and enforcement effort.
Schliem said juveniles stopped during Saturday’s operation were released to their parents after officers explained the applicable laws.
“This is a two-pronged approach,” Schliem said. “We’re educating first, and if necessary we’ll move to citations.”
The chief said Saturday’s operation is not a one-time effort. Instead, similar enforcement details will continue at random times and locations throughout Old Mandeville.
“I want people to know it’s not over,” Schliem said. “We’re going to continue these operations.”
Mandeville Daily witnessed one of the enforcement stops Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Marigny Avenue and the Tammany Trace, where officers had stopped a group of juveniles riding electric mini-motorcycles. The brief encounter was captured on video as this reporter passed the scene while riding through the area. An officer involved in the operation said parents were contacted and asked to pick up both the juveniles and their electric mini-motorcycles after officers explained why the vehicles could not be operated there.
Although many residents refer to the vehicles as “e-bikes,” many of those drawing complaints are more accurately described as electric mini-motorcycles or electric pit bikes. Unlike Louisiana’s Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 electric bicycles, these vehicles generally are not authorized for operation on public streets unless they meet the applicable registration, licensing and equipment requirements.
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