Telling your personal story is the most effective way to show the legislature how this ban is impacting their constituents, but if you are new to this or feeling unsure, here is a good starting point you can tailor to your needs:

Re: Concerns Regarding the Nassau County Micro-Mobility Ban

Dear [Representative's Name / Legislator / Honorable ___________],

I am writing as a Nassau County resident of [your town/village] to express my serious concerns about the recent NCPD enforcement policy banning Class 2 e-bikes and all e-scooters from county roads and property, which took effect in early March 2026.

I understand the county's interest in public safety, and I share those concerns. However, I believe this ban, as currently implemented, is overly broad and causes real harm to residents like me. [Optional: I personally rely on my e-bike to ___________—commute to the LIRR / get to work / run errands / manage a disability—and this ban has left me without a viable transportation option.]

I have several specific concerns I would like to bring to your attention:

1. The legal basis appears questionable. The NCPD has cited Nassau County Miscellaneous Law Title 61 and New York Vehicle & Traffic Law Article 34 to justify this ban. However, Title 61 was enacted in 2006 to address ATV use following a tragic accident—it does not mention e-bikes at all. Applying it to e-bikes and scooters appears to stretch the law well beyond its original intent, and may conflict with New York State's own 2020 legislation that established the e-bike classification system and expressly legalized Class 2 e-bikes statewide.

2. The ban eliminates all legal places to ride. By prohibiting e-bikes from roads, bike lanes, sidewalks, and public property simultaneously, Nassau County has left riders with no lawful place to operate their vehicles—even Class 2 bikes that travel no faster than 20 mph and were purchased in compliance with state law.

3. The economic impact falls hardest on working residents. Many Nassau County residents—including [delivery workers / service employees / those without cars / individuals with disabilities]—depend on e-bikes as an affordable way to reach LIRR stations, access employment, or simply get around a county with limited public transit options. This ban effectively penalizes residents who cannot afford a car.

4. Residents made good-faith purchases relying on state law. New York State law expressly permits Class 2 e-bikes. Residents spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on these vehicles in compliance with that law. An abrupt county-level ban with no grace period or transition plan is deeply unfair to those individuals.

I am not asking the county to ignore legitimate safety concerns. I support reasonable regulation—such as [helmet requirements / age restrictions / speed enforcement / designated lanes]. What I am asking is that the county:

• Review the legal authority underlying this ban and ensure it is consistent with New York State law;

• Engage the community in a transparent process before enacting restrictions of this magnitude;

• Consider targeted solutions that address specific safety concerns without eliminating e-bikes as a transportation option entirely; and

• Provide a clear and fair path forward for residents who purchased e-bikes legally and rely on them daily.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further. Please feel free to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address].

Thank you for your time and your service to our community.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Town, NY ZIP] [Phone / Email — optional]