(New Shoreham, RI)--A number of changes are being agreed to for moped rentals on Block Island.Safety concerns exploded following the death of a moped operator earlier this month, prompting the New Shoreham Town Council and the rental companies to put their heads together.Among the changes: fewer mopeds can be rented out, people who rent one must wear proper shoes, renters must be evaluated for their ability to operate the vehicle, and they must wear a wristband that identifies them as an authorized driver.
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