Chatham County Police say they will cite parents, and juveniles in some cases, over illegally operating motorized cycles Chatham County Police say they will cite parents, and juveniles in some cases, over illegally operating motorized cycles Above video: Your Tuesday morning headlines The Chatham County Police Department says it is now citing parents who allow their children to illegally operate motorized cycles. Police Chief Jeff Hadley says officers have seen a major increase in young riders operating motorized cycles on major roadways, in neighborhoods and in parks. The department recently cited several parents after their children were found illegally operating motorized cycles in the Eastside Precinct. Under Georgia law, it is illegal to allow an unlicensed person under 18 to operate a motorized vehicle. The violation is a misdemeanor traffic citation, with fines and penalties determined by the courts. Police say some parents may think they are buying an e-bike when the vehicle is actually classified as a motorized cycle, such as a moped or motorcycle. In Georgia, e-bikes must have less than 750 watts of power. Vehicles above that threshold require a valid driver's license, registration and insurance. The state recognizes three classes of e-bikes. Class One and Class Two e-bikes can be operated without a minimum age requirement, while Class Three e-bikes require riders to be at least 15 years old and require helmets. Officers have also cited juveniles for offenses…
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