E-bike fine rules are changing. Some neighbors hate the plan.

New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration announced Wednesday, ending a long-standing practice that tacked the risk of arrest onto violations like blowing a stop sign or red light.

That means no more criminal court appearances for cyclists and e-bike riders who commit low-level traffic offenses. The change takes effect on Tuesday, March 27.

Instead, violations for each will be addressed through the same civil summons process as motorists. Mamdani’s office says the change ends an unfair system that disproportionately affected working New Yorkers, many of whom use these means of transportation for their commutes or jobs, while maintaining accountability.

People have feelings about that, including those worried about how the change in practice could impact their already considerable street safety concerns.

Drivers like Giovanni Elbron say bikes and e-bikes “come out of nowhere” in their rearview mirrors, endangering anyone on, or potentially near, the road. Others talk about a disregard for stop signs — and pedestrian safety.

Joanne Allen of the Bronx says they ride up on the sidewalks in her neighborhood.

“Right here, prime example,” Allen said. “Suppose there was an old lady coming by. There’s some people that care, some that don’t. Some need to pay the price for not caring.”

City Hall says it’s past time for the change.

“By ending criminal summonses for low-level traffic offenses, we’re ensuring cyclists and e-bike riders — including those who deliver our food and groceries — are treated like others on the road,” Mamdani said.

The mayor’s office says the city will also launch a safety training program for delivery workers, and work with the City Council to pursue legislation to address unsafe practices by third-party app companies.

The new process takes effect on Tuesday, March 27.