Wrangell police launch e-scooter safety campaign after new ordinance sets rules

Wrangell Police Chief Gene Meek has started a public safety campaign to enforce new e-scooter regulations through education and enforcement.

The police department posted a safety video Monday, Aug. 11, on YouTube and other social media platforms. The video demonstrates proper scooter operation, hand signals, safety lighting and traffic law compliance.

“I think the immediate concern is getting the scooters off of public sidewalks,” Meek said. “With this being an older community, having someone travel at a high rate of speed on the sidewalk is a potential disaster.”

An ordinance approved July 28...