Marin grand jury urges stronger e-bike restrictions for youths
In a new report, the investigative panel recommends that minors under age 16 should be prohibited from operating class 2 e-bikes because of safety risks.
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In a new report, the investigative panel recommends that minors under age 16 should be prohibited from operating class 2 e-bikes because of safety risks.
Assemblymember Damon Connolly revised AB 1778 from a statewide regulation proposal to a pilot program in Marin County.
The effort, which is being coordinated with the Central Marin Police Authority and the Mill Valley Police Department, also will prohibit teens' use of e-bikes that can travel more than 20 miles per hour.
Drilling down on e-bike safety, and whether speed cameras belong everywhere
A federal judge decided that, at least for now, e-bike owners can still ride on national park trails previously reserved for human-powered travel.