Haverford’s e-bike and e-scooter helmet ordinance passed its second vote at Monday’s commissioners meeting.

The ordinance mandates children under 16 must wear helmets while riding electric scooters and electric bicycles.

The ordinance amends a 1959 law regulating bicycles, skateboards and roller skates but does not impact adults.

Beginning in January there would be a $25 fine for children not wearing helmets.

Commissioners, who unanimously approved the measure, were responding to recent incidents across Delaware County that left one child from Ridley dead and a child in Springfield seriously injured.

Commissioners have also urged residents to contact state representatives to move on improving state law.

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