Charging and Storing Personal Electric Vehicles Indoors is Risky Business

The popularity of personal electric vehicles (PEVs) such as electric bikes and electric scooters (e-bikes and e-scooters) has taken off over the past few years. With their increase in popularity and usage, there has also been an increase in accidents and injuries to both operators and pedestrians.

The University prioritizes the safety of the campus community and is providing guidance for the safe operation, storage, charging and of all personal electric vehicles (e-scooters, e-bikes, e-hoverboards ,etc) while permitting students, faculty and staff to benefit from the ease and convenience these devices provide.  Please refer to “Campus Guidelines for Personal Electric Vehicle Operation” (3/21/23) for reference.

Storage of these vehicles inside any Montclair State University owned or operated building or other facility is strictly prohibited due to the risk of fire and/or explosion. This includes stairwells, hallways and common areas.

Charging of these vehicles inside any Montclair State University owned or operated building or other facility is strictly prohibited due to the risk of fire and/or explosion.

Bringing an e-scooter or e-bike (all personal electric vehicles) inside any University owned building or facility for any amount of time is strictly prohibited.

Shocking Electric Scooter Fire Explosion While Charging Inside Room

Questions about PEV use on campus may be directed to the Office of Fire Safety.