Public Safety Subcommittee
October 28, 2025

E-Bikes
1 Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting
October 28, 2025
John Cregan, Santa Rosa Police Chief
Dan Marincik, Santa Rosa Police Captain
• E-Bikes are bicycles with a battery-powered electric motor that provides assistance
• Electric scooters and electric motorcycles are not E-Bikes • There are several different classifications of E-Bikes depending on capabilities
• If they don't meet the classification of an E-Bike, they are a motorized bicycle and a license is required
2 Not E-Bikes
Must have driver’s license or
permit
Must have motorcycle license,
registration and insurance
3 Classification of E-Bikes
4 E-Bike Incidents
• Recent complaints of E-Bikes being driven unsafely/recklessly • Many of the complaints involve juveniles and are in the area of school campuses and parks
5 SRPD Response
• Internal: Training bulletin & briefing training for patrol and motor officers
• Public: Media releases & social media educational campaign to improve rider safety
• School Partnerships: SRPD has partnered with Santa Rosa City Schools to send out educational materials to students & their families
• Enforcement: SRPD Traffic Bureau is conducting directed enforcement to educate riders about safety & issuing citations when appropriate
6 Additional Options
• Certain counties and cities in California have passed ordinances which put in place additional E-Bike restrictions. They include:
• Additional age restrictions
• Additional helmet restrictions
• Additional prohibited locations (sidewalks, parks, bike trails, etc). • Speed limits
• Examples include: Marin County, San Diego (Part of state pilot programs)
• New laws:
• AB 875 (E-Bike Impounds) 7
Ongoing Commitment
• SRPD will continue to work collaboratively with other organizations, government partners, and the community
to address E-Bike issues
• We will continually evaluate additional resources and implementation of ordinances
• This includes helping provide education surrounding E- bikes and the legal requirements to operate them
8 Questions?
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