E-bike classes in township have started
The Bloomfield Township Police Department has announced the first dates for its new E-Bike Safety Course.
The class will last four hours and go over the differences between an e-bike and e-moto, the rules of the road for cyclists, and safe riding techniques. All students who attend will be given a certificate of completion.
On September 14 the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees enacted a moratorium prohibiting the use of e-bikes on township-owned property and right of ways by those under 16 years old. On October 12, the board voted to amend the moratorium to allow those who attend the E-Bike Safety Course and have their e-bike inspected to ride on township-owned property and right of ways.
Classes will be held on the following days: Thursday, November 12 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.); and Saturday, November 14 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.. More class dates will be announced at the start of next year.
The classes will be held at the Bloomfield Hills Schools Booth Center, located at 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Township. The cost of attendance is free and parents are highly encouraged to attend with their children. Classes are open to residents of Bloomfield Township and adjacent communities.
There will be a $20 fee for those wishing to have their e-bikes inspected and registered to ride in conformance with the moratorium.
Those interested in attending a class are asked to sign up at the following link:
Any questions can be directed to cro@bloomfieldtwp.org.
