E-Bike Issues
and Concerns
Sergeant Steve Whiddon
2-6-24
Received After Agenda Printed
2/06/2024 - Regular Meeting City
Manager Administrative Update
What is an
E-Bi
ke?
3 Steet Legal E - Bikes
Class 1: Top Assisted Speed 20 MPH,
Under 18 Must Wear a Helmet
Class 2: Top Speed 20 MPH
(Unassisted), Under 18 Must Wear a
Helmet
Class 3: Top Speed 28
MPH(Unassisted), All Ages Must Wear
a Helmet, Must be 16 or Older to
Operate
312.5 CVC
Operative Pedals / E-Motor Less Than 750 watts
4 E-Dirt-Bike Off-Road Only
Pocket Bike / 473 (a) CVC
• Not Street Legal
• Easily Modified to Exceed 70 MPH
• Able to Reach Very High Speeds
• Only Equipped with Mt. Bike Brakes
• Not Equipped with Bike Pedals
• Can be Impounded for a Minimum of
48 Hours (21721(a) CVC)
• Unlicensed Operator can be Cited for
Driving Without a License (12500 CVC)
E-Bike Trends
and issues
6 Issues
Current Issues:
• Unlawful Operation of E-Dirt-Bikes on Public
Roads
• Increase in E-Bike Complaints
• Increase in E-Bike Crashes
• Increase in Severity of Injuries
• Increase in Property Damage
• Uneducated Operators and Parents
7 Enforcement
1- Enforcement for E-Dirt-Bikes (Sur-Ron)
• Warnings Coupled With Education
• Citations for Uncooperative Repeat Offenders
• Impound Unlawful E-Dirt-Bikes
• Cite Parents / Guardian (Misdemeanor)
• Patrol Response, Traffic Operations, Drone Use
8 Education
2- Education for E-Bike Users
• Partner with Murrieta Valley Unified School
District to Reach our Audience
• Implement an E-Bike Parking Permit Program
• Require Permit Applicants to Attend a Free
E-Bike Safety Course (Parents are Welcome)
• The Classes are Designed to be interactive
• Safety Inspect all E-Bikes at the End of Class
• Social Media Campaign to Educate Public
9 Update
3- Update Our Municipal Code
• Posted Areas for No E-Bike Use / Special Events
• Address Speed Limits in Certain Areas
• No Sidewalk Use When a Bike Lane is Available
• Yield Right-of-Way to all Pedestrians on Sidewalk
• Include E-Scooter Codes
• Create M.P.D. Muni. Code Citation Books
• Administrative Citation for Any Violation Committed by a Juvenile (Requires Attending an E-Bike Safety Course)
Questions
Sergeant Steve Whiddon
951 461-6323
[email protected]