Eric Fox
Police Sergeant
April 15, 2026
That the City Council direct staff to amend the
Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 10.48 as
follows:
1. Update bicycle definition & all bicycle
requirements to include E-Bikes
2. Update prohibited behavior language
3. Add additional sidewalk riding safety requirements
1. The Problem:
Safety
Collision data
2. The Solution: CMC updates
3. Pending California legislation
4. What we are doing
5. Benefits of the solution
Pedestrian Safety Vehicle Safety
Rider Safety Passenger Safety
0 0
2 5
18 25
18 22 21
19 22
18 0
5 10
15 20
25 30
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
E-Bike Traditional
E-Bikes vs. Traditional Bicycles
CVC 312.5(a) Definition: An “electric bicycle” is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts of power. • Pedal-assist only
• Motor assists to 20mph
• Minimum Age – Any
• Throttle-powered, can
move w/out pedaling
• Motor assists to 20 mph
• Minimum Age – Any
• Pedal-assist only;
• Motor assists to 28 mph,
speedometer required
• Minimum Age – 16 years
Off-Highway Electric Motorcycle
Closer to a 250cc dirtbike rather than an electric bicycle. Designed for offhighway use. Capable of speeds 65+ mph. Currently unlawful to operate on city streets, sidewalks, or bike paths under California Vehicle Code (CVC 436.1) Illegal on all roads and sidewalks
Topic Current Proposed
Apply
CMC to EBikes
Section 10.48.010 - A bicycle is a
device..propelled exclusively by
human power...
Update language to include E-Bikes, where the
current language only addresses traditional
bicycles. Mirror definition in CVC 312.5.
Prohibited
Behaviors
Section 10.48.130 (P) –
Prohibited Behavior
The rider or operator shall not
perform or attempt to perform any
trick riding that is dangerous to
the rider or operator or any other
person.
Prohibited behaviors include, but are not limited to,
the following actions:
(1) Intentionally swerving or riding around
stopped or slowed traffic
(2) Intentionally lifting one or more wheels into
the air while riding
(3) Riding without a properly fitted and
fastened helmet when under the age of 18
Topic Current Proposed
Additional
Sidewalk
Safety
Requirements
Section 10.48.130 (I) - The
rider or operator shall not
operate the bicycle faster than
is reasonably safe and proper.
Add additional safety requirements on sidewalks
1. Yield to pedestrians and exercise due care
2. Provide an audible signal before
overtaking and passing pedestrians
3. Operate at a maximum speed of 10 mph
while on any sidewalk
4. Where sidewalk riding is allowed, bicycle
riders on the sidewalk must travel in the
same direction as vehicular traffic
California
Bill Contents Status
AB 1569 (Davies) Requires E-Bike safety class to park
E-Bike on school campus
• Currently with education and
transportation committees
AB 1614 (Dixon) Prohibits “piggybacking” on bikes
and E-Bikes on a Class 1 bikeway.
• Passed transportation committee
• Currently with the appropriations
committee
AB 1942 (Bauer-Kahan) DMV registration requirement for
class 2 and 3 E-Bikes
• Currently with transportation
committee
AB 2346 (Wilson) 1. Prohibits a person under 16 from
riding faster than 15mph
2. Sets a speed limit of 10mph on
sidewalks statewide
• Passed transportation committee
• Currently with the judiciary committee
1. Sent flyer in all water bills to Corona residents
on E-Bike and E-Motorcycle laws
2. Zero-tolerance on illegal E-Motorcycles and
reckless E-Bike riding
3. Advisement to parents of minors caught riding
illegally
4. E-Bike safety class for parents and children
oFirst class to be held at the PD on May 9th
oSign-up at coronaca.gov/trafficsafetyclass
That the City Council direct staff to amend the
Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 10.48 as
follows:
1. Update bicycle definition & all bicycle
requirements to include E-Bikes
2. Update prohibited behavior language
3. Add additional sidewalk riding safety requirements