Uptick in electric bikes and motorcycles on roadways, Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable says

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Fort Bend County law enforcement said they are cracking down on dangerous electric bikes and motorcycle riding in the roadways.

A video shows people taking over the streets on electric motorcycles in Fort Bend County near Falcon Landing, and one risky rider doing tricks and not allowing drivers to get through.

Deputies told ABC13 they’ve been seeing more people on electric bikes and motorcycles since Christmas.

“It’s definitely reckless at this point, and it’s the safety of the kids that we’re worried about because I’ve seen some as young as 8, if not younger,” said Sgt. James Watson with Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 1.

Dashcam video from Pct.1 also shows a rider weaving through traffic.

Sgt. Watson said while both electric bike and motorcycle riders need to wear helmets and obey the rules, it’s important to educate yourself on the dangerous differences.

“Different classifications due to like motor size, whether or not it has a speedometer, how fast they go, and things of that nature. Those can be on the roadway, under certain circumstances, like I said, they are treated just like a bicycle, the electric motorcycles, however, are not street legal,” said Sgt. Watson.

Constable Chad Norvell posted on Facebook that some of the electric motorcycles can cost over $3,000 and go over 70 miles per hour.

Just last year, the city of Fulshear in Fort Bend County updated an ordinance requiring scooters to be used only on sidewalks in most cases and if violated, parents could be fined $500.

Deputies said citations are possible for electric motorcycles across the area.

“Unfortunately, some of these citations that can be received can affect you getting your driver’s license when you turn – actually, you won’t get it at 16, it’ll be 18, not saying it’s every time, but it can get to that,” said Sgt. Watson.

Sgt. Watson added that everyone’s safety is top of mind for law enforcement.

“We’ve been sent videos of kids being hit, other kids that aren’t looking, luckily the car’s sitting still, but they’ll ride right into you, and it happens all the time, but the biggest thing is the safety,” said Watson.

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