Police urge state action on throttle e-bikes after local incidents; propose age, classification changes Bel Air police described multiple incidents involving throttle-driven Class II e-bikes and recommended state-level changes to Maryland's transportation definitions, including tighter limits on Class II vehicles, age minimums for operation on public roadways and clearer categories to aid enforcement.

Bel Air's police chief is sounding the alarm on safety risks from high-speed e-bikes, urging state action to redefine regulations before more incidents occur.

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Bel Air officials outline plan to buy Verkada surveillance system, estimate $199,430; garage option raises cost to $217,439 Bel Air police and staff presented a proposal to upgrade the towns surveillance network with Verkada cameras, cloud analytics and AI features. Staff said the first-phase deployment is estimated at $199,430 under the towns FY26 budget; adding a parking-garage option would raise the estimate to $217,439. No vote was taken because the Oct. 28 work

Bel Air is on the verge of a surveillance revolution with a proposed $199,430 upgrade to its public safety camera network that promises to enhance crime-fighting capabilities through cutting-edge technology.

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Bel Air Town Commissioners approve $38K sidewalk trip hazard removal contract with Precision Concrete Commissioners approve contract for repairs addressing tripping hazards on downtown sidewalks.

Bel Air is taking strides towards safer sidewalks by investing $38K to eliminate tripping hazards—find out how this will enhance community safety!

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