Champlin police warn after kids' e-moto highway near-miss
Two children riding an electric moped crossed in front of oncoming traffic on Highway 169 at 114th Avenue in Champlin, narrowly avoiding being struck by a truck traveling about 55 mph.[1]
Champlin police said the maneuver was an illegal crossing that was captured on a patrol dashcam and that neither child was wearing a helmet.[1] Police described the video as a public-safety warning to riders and parents.[1]
Champlin PD clarified that electric bicycles under 750 watts are treated as bicycles under state law.[1] The department added that higher-powered e-motos must be licensed, insured, and registered and operated by someone at least 15 years old to be legal on public roads, bike paths, or sidewalks.[1]
Police urged parents and riders to obey traffic laws and to wear helmets to help prevent similar near-misses and serious injuries.[1]
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- Incident occurred on Highway 169 at 114th Avenue in Champlin when two children on an e-moto crossed in front of oncoming traffic, nearly being struck by a truck going about 55 mph.
- Neither child wore a helmet, and the maneuver was described by police as an illegal crossing captured on dashcam video.
- Champlin PD clarified that e-bikes under 750 watts are treated as bicycles, while higher-powered e-motos require a licensed, insured, and registered operator at least 15 years old to be legal on public roads, bike paths, or sidewalks.
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