Get off my grass! Mayor Kuhn Announces Crackdown Against Children and Teens Riding E-Bikes in Parks

Jackson, NJ — Jackson Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn is warnning parents to get their unruly children in line before she and the township have to after an alleged increase in e-bike related vandalism and safety issues inside township parks. “Parents, please speak with your children about these rules. Riders need to understand these ordinances carry consequences, and enforcement will be increasing,” the mayor said. “Our message is simple: Know the law. Respect our parks. Protect our community.” Children and teens riding electric bikes and other motorized vehicles in Jackson’s parks are now the focus of a stricter enforcement push, as Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn cites growing safety concerns and repeated damage to recreation fields across the township. The announcement comes after what township officials describe as a steady stream of complaints from residents, reporting unsafe riding and destruction of public spaces. Kuhn said the issue has escalated into a quality-of-life concern, with multiple calls each week describing motorized vehicles operating in areas intended for families and youth sports. At the center of the crackdown is a clear message from township leadership: the activity is already illegal, and enforcement is about to increase. That enforcement could come with fines, moving violations, and