The Springfield Township Police Department announced today that the Wyndmoor area has seen “an influx” of electric scooters, minibikes, and e‑bikes (among others), most of which are not street-legal.

Police said that children should not be riding them around town, even on sidewalks.

Police also shared where and when each type of micromobility may be ridden, and noted that the township passed a code in 2023 “declaring these vehicles illegal for use on our roadways.”

Springfield police “will stop individuals using these vehicles and confiscate them. The parent of the child operating the vehicle will be called to retrieve the child and will be responsible for towing and storage fees,” the post said.

The township code:

Chapter 107. Vehicles and Traffic
Article II. Traffic Regulations§ 107‑16.1. Motorized vehicles.

A. No minibike, mini cycle, trail bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, all‑terrain vehicle, golf cart, or similar vehicle that has not been properly registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in accordance with the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code of 1976, as amended, shall be operated upon any street, sidewalk, or public property within Springfield Township.

B. No minibike, mini cycle, trail bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, all‑terrain vehicle, golf cart, or similar vehicle shall be operated on private property within the Township without prior written permission from the owner or person in control thereof.

§ 107‑16.2. Confiscation of vehicle; towing and storage charges.

(Added 7‑12‑2023 by Ord. No. 974)

If anyone is found violating § 107‑16.1 of this chapter, any police officer may confiscate the vehicle and have it removed by an authorized towing operator pursuant to § 107‑39. The owner must pay towing and daily storage fees before the vehicle will be returned.

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