THOUGHTS ON ELECTRIC BIKES and SCOOTERS at OSC

Dear Homeowners ... Per our current Bylaws, "No motorized mini-bikes, trail bikes, motorcycles or light vehicles may be operated within the Condominium ... except those licensed for on-road use ...".  While the Bylaws do not explicitly address electric bikes and electric scooters, the Board is concerned about their use within the community, especially by children.  The electric bikes have the ability to reach speeds of 20 mph (some up to 28 mph) and electric scooters have the ability to travel up to 15 mph. 

We've limited vehicle traffic to 5 mph for the safety of our pedestrians and pets so it only makes sense to limit the speed of these electric bikes and scooters to 5 mph as well.  Or they can simply be utilized within the grounds in "non-assist" mode.  (Several electric bikes were observed going at or close to 20 mph over the 4th of July weekend.)  Many shore communities have banned their use altogether on boardwalks and other pedestrian walkways.  We would prefer to not ban them at this time, but if electric bikes and scooters are observed traveling over 5 mph that will be the next step.

​Thanks in advance for keeping everyone safe by observing speed limits.