Officer Gomez
Neighborhood Traffic Unit
GGPD
E-BIKE SAFETY
Electric Bicycle(eBike)
VS.
Electric Motorcycle
(eMoto)
What is an Electric Bicycle(eBike)?
CvC 312.5(a): An “electric bicycle” is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts of power.
CLASS 1 AND CLASS 2:
• HELMET REQUIRED FOR RIDERS UNDER 18 YEARS
CLASS 3:
• MINIMUM AGE OF 16
• HELMET REQUIRED FOR ALL AGES
*An electric Bicycle (Class 1-3) does not require a drivers license* What is an Electric Motorcycle(eMoto)?
• ILLEGAL FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY/HIGHWAY USE
• MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT EXCEEDS 750 WATTS
• MAXIMUM SPEED EXCEEDS 28 MPH
• NOT EQUIPPED WITH PEDALS
• REQUIRES CLASS M1 DRIVER’S LICENSE
• REQUIRES DOT APPROVED HELMET- ALL AGES
• REQUIRES OFF-HIGHWAY IDENTIFICATION PLATE WHEN OPERATED ON OFF-HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL LAND
What is the first question asked by Emergency Room Staff? Cost to transport minor to CHOC trauma center?
Traumatic eBike injuries involving children increased from 1 single case in 2021, to over 200 traumatic injury cases in 2025
What is the first question asked by Emergency Room Staff? Cost to transport minor to CHOC trauma center?
Traumatic eBike injuries involving children increased from 1 single case in 2021, to over 200 traumatic injury cases in 2025 • Were they wearing a helmet?
What is the first question asked by Emergency Room Staff? Cost to transport minor to CHOC trauma center?
Traumatic eBike injuries involving children increased from 1 single case in 2021, to over 200 traumatic injury cases in 2025 • Were they wearing a helmet?
• Approximately $20,000
Safety Concerns in Garden Grove
REASONS FOR CRASHES
FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS
• Wrong Side of the Road (#1 for under 18 years old)
• Speeding (illegal use of e-Motorcycle)
• Unsafe turning
E-BIKE INJURIES & CRASHES ARE RISING THROUGHOUT ALL AGES (13-67 YRS)
Speed and Fatalities
TO REDUCE CRASHES, PREVENT
INJURIES, AND SAVE LIVES
PROACTIVE ENFORCEMENT
• Issue traffic citations
• Impound when necessary
EDUCATE
• Children/Teens
• Parents
• Schools
GOAL
AB 544:
E-bikes must have a rear red reflector or rear red light, visible from 500 feet,all hours of day- CVC 21201(f)
AB 545:
Prohibits applications that modify speed capability on E-bike’s-CVC 24016(d) AB 875:
Allows law enforcement greater authority to remove illegal e-bikes or Class 3 e-bikes by someone under 16 years old- CVC 22651.08
AB 965:
Prohibits selling a Class 3 e-bike to anyone under 16 years old- CVC 21212.5(a) NEW EBIKE LAWS (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026)
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