The attorneys issued a consumer alert Tuesday reminding parents, along with manufacturers, retailers and users about state laws on the sale and use of the bikes.
In a statement, Bonta's office pointed to a study by the University of California, San Francisco finding that rider injuries from e-bikes nearly doubled each year from 2017 to 2022. A study from the University of California, San Diego showed injuries among e-bike riders under 18 in San Diego soared 300% between 2019 and 2023.
While acknowledging e-bikes can make cycling faster, easier and more accessible, along with reducing reliance on fossil fuels, the attorneys said such vehicles can pose safety risks if they are modified to go faster.
"This is like driving a motor vehicle without a driver's license and without DMV plates," said Mittelstaedt.
In addition, only e-bikes that are Class 1 or 2 can be operated by people of all ages. Class 3 bikes, which are also known as "speed pedal-assisted electric bicycles," can only be operated by riders 16 and older with helmets.
Officials said that not all two-wheeled vehicles with electric motors are considered e-bikes. Any two-wheeled vehicle that provides pedal assistance above 28 mph or throttle assistance above 20 mph, has a motor with more than 750 watts of power or does not have operable pedals may require registration with the DMV, along with proper licenses and adequate insurance to operate.
In addition to alerting parents and consumers, the attorneys warned e-bike sellers to only sell or advertise vehicles that fall into the three classes and not to sell or advertise vehicles that are intended to be modified to exceed applicable limits.
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