Greenwich Police Urge Residents To Follow Rules Of The Road

GREENWICH, CT — Due to an increase in children using bicycles, electric bikes and electric scooters with school back in session, the Greenwich Police Department is reminding residents to be safe and follow the rules of the road.

Children under 16 must wear helmets when riding bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters, the GPD said.

"Anyone operating a bicycle, an electric bicycle or an electric foot scooter on a sidewalk or a crosswalk, where allowed, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian. No person shall operate a bicycle, an electric bicycle or an electric foot scooter upon or along a sidewalk or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk if such operation is prohibited," police said.

"Electric foot scooters or e-scooters cannot be used on public sidewalks in any of the business districts in the town per town ordinance. In these areas, e-scooters must be used on the road or in a bicycle lane."

Drivers should use caution and be watchful for children on bikes and scooters, especially during possible school starting and ending times.

No person shall ride a bike, e-bike, e-scooter, skateboard or skate on any of the following streets or locations:

East Putnam Avenue

• Sidewalks, both sides, from Lafayette Place to Milbank Avenue.

Greenwich Avenue

• Sidewalks, both sides, entire length.

West Putnam Avenue

• Sidewalks, both sides, from Field Point Road to Lafayette Place.

Havemeyer Building North Parking Lot

Town Hall, including Rear Patio Area

Cos Cob School Rear Area

Sound Beach Avenue

• Sidewalks, both sides, from Webb Avenue to Edgewater Drive.