Upper Arlington City Council has approved new requirements for e-bikes, electric scooters and other motorized devices, citing an increase in police calls involving the vehicles, particularly those ridden by juveniles. Starting Nov. 4, riders who do not have a valid driver’s license and use certain motorized bikes, electric scooters or electric skateboards must take a safety course through the Upper Arlington Police Division and obtain a city registration sticker. The ordinance also lets the city immobilize or impound devices used in violation of the rules. The city may charge $150 to remove an immobilization device or recover an impounded vehicle. City officials say more than 90% of respondents to a community survey viewed the devices as a moderate or significant public-safety concern. The available information does not specify the survey’s number of respondents or detail the calls to police. Some cycling advocates say the city’s approach could impose burdens on riders using legal e-bikes, not just those operating higher-speed electric dirt bikes or other devices. Cincinnati attorney and bike enthusiast Steve Magas said he understands the safety concern but believes the ordinance is not the right solution. John Robinson, owner of Johnny Velo Bikes and an executive secretary for the National Bike Dealers Association, said the rules could affect people who ride into Upper Arlington to shop, dine or commute. He also said the city did not consult his organization or other cycling groups before adopting the ordinance. Robinson warned that riders might choose to spend their time and money in other communities. Magas said local cycling organizations could help shape safety measures without creating extra barriers for people riding legal e-bikes.