Huntington Beach
Police Department
eBike Update Report
April 21, 2026
Sergeant Mike Thomas
OVERVIEW
Statistics01
05 02 Strategy
03 Education
Upcoming Events
04 Enforcement
TOTAL eBike CRASHES (2022-25)
0 25
50 75
100
125
150
175
200
225
2022 2023 2024 2025
Total eBike Crashes
72 198
175% Increase
eBIKE CRASH OVERVIEW
• Youth riders (Under 18) were at-fault in 67 of 141 eBike collisions involving a violation (48%). • 11–14-year-olds had more at-fault crashes than 15–17-year-olds (44 vs. 23). • Riding on the Wrong Side of the Road (24 of 67 collisions – 36%) was the top crash factor (U18). • The eBike rider was not at fault in 57 of 198 collisions (29%)
TOP REASONS FOR CRASHES
Top 3 Reasons for Crashes:
➢ Unsafe Speed (speeding) is the leading cause of collisions overall ➢ Unsafe turning is a major contributing factor across all age groups ➢ Wrong side of the road is the #1 cause for riders under 18 Emphasizes need for hands-on training (turning, rules of the road, speed control)
STRATEGY
ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION
ESTABLISHED R.I.T.E.
Rider Instruction, Training, & Enforcement (RITE)
ENFORCEMENT
• Directed Enforcement Operations Conducted: 11
• Citations Issued Department-wide: 78
2026 YTD
ENFORCEMENT
First case in OC prosecuting a parent for child endangerment 06 11
Total Pursuits (2025) Total Impounds (2025)
CONTINUING EDUCATION / OUTREACH
• Formal Riding Training Program
• Youth Diversion Program
• Mandatory Student eBike Rider Training (District-wide) • Statewide Leader in Law Enforcement (POST Course)
➢ 28 LE Agencies / 75 LE Officers Trained
OFFICER TRAINING LEADER
12 17
EDUCATION IMPACT
TOTAL KIDS/PARENTS
TRAINED:
737
(Since 5/17/25)
UPCOMING EVENTS
▪ April 25, 2026 – Rider Training Course (Sports Complex) ▪ May 15, 2026 – California Electric Device Safety Symposium (Senior Center) ▪ June 16-20, 2026 – Law Enforcement Training Course (Central Library / Sport Complex) QUESTIONS?