{"id":406667,"date":"2026-09-21T23:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T23:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/406667\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T23:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T23:32:10","slug":"teens-on-e-bikes-raise-concerns-on-cape-coral-roads-and-sidewalks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/406667\/","title":{"rendered":"Teens on e-bikes raise concerns on Cape Coral roads and sidewalks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Half dozen teens on e-bikes raise safety concerns on Cape Coral roads and sidewalks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/news-team\/edfa3c43-7387-4cdc-9e1a-d1f9f9790ca6\" aria-label=\"Natacha Casal profile page\" class=\"css-15eikfp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790033530_922_edfa3c43-7387-4cdc-9e1a-d1f9f9790ca6_1761279615.jpg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"Natacha Casal\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>CAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"0\">Teens were spotted on e-bikes on Chiquita Boulevard and Southwest 29th Street in Cape Coral on Sunday, reportedly weaving through traffic and riding on sidewalks.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"1\">Danielle Laffin, a Cape Coral resident who moved to the area three years ago, said she often sees teens engaging in risky behavior on the streets.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"2\">&#8220;Yes, absolutely. I see them on the sidewalks and I&#8217;ve seen them in the streets. Almost hit one,&#8221; Laffin said.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"3\">She added that while she understands the desire to have fun, there should be limits to ensure safety.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"4\">&#8220;I get it. Go out, go have fun, go explore. But do it respectfully. And try not to get yourself squashed like a bug, you know? And do it safely. You know, if you want to do wheelies and stuff, maybe find a spot, go to the BMX, you know, skate park and and do it there,&#8221; Laffin said.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"5\">Brian Johnson, owner of Bimini Bay E-Bikes and Trikes, said a new type of e-bike is being released by Juice that allows parents to monitor and control the speed of the bike, which could help address safety concerns.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"6\">&#8220;They can be a class three, a California class three, class two or class one e-bike that you can change in the settings. They also have parental controls that, you know, the parent can go in with a four digit code and put on ten miles an hour, 15 miles an hour so they can regulate as a kid learns,&#8221; Johnson said.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"7\">Florida law currently requires electric motorcycles to remain on roadways and meet all motor vehicle requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"8\">DOWNLOAD\u202fthe free\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/qrco.de\/gcnapp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gulf Coast News app<\/a>\u202ffor your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. 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