Violations for Jefferson City minibike ordinance include fines
Sutton Parker
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
On Monday night, the Jefferson City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of minibikes on public streets.
The vote passed 8-1, with Ward 5 Councilwoman Mackenzie Job being the lone vote against the ordinance. ABC 17 News reached out to Job on Tuesday morning.
According to the ordinance it classifies minibikes as two-wheeled motorized vehicles that are not registered with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
The document lists types of minibikes that fall under including dirt bikes, mini-motorcycles, pocket bikes and trail bikes.
When it comes to penalties that riders could face the ordinance lists the minimum fine for first-time offenders at $75. For second time and subsequent offenders the fine then goes up to $150, and allows for law enforcement to be able to tow or remove minibikes found operating illegally on public streets.
Additionally the ordinance sets noise limits for minibikes operating on public and private property.
The Jefferson City Police Department said that it could take a while to start enforcement as the department needs to educate its employees on the new rules.