"Senate Bill 1167 has received the most favorable press, based on the understanding that the e-bike problem is actually an e-moto problem. The ruckus and ER visits are not caused by pedal-assist class 1 and 3 e-bikes, but by throttle devices that often fail to cut off at 20 mph, leading to safety concerns."
"Under existing law, it is fraud to sell a motorcycle as an e-bike. Senate Bill 1167 would make it a criminal violation of the Vehicle Code to do so, reinforcing the legal distinctions between e-bikes and e-motos."
"Assembly Bill 2284 will be even more impactful, addressing the enforcement problem. While everyone agrees that throttle electric two-wheelers exceeding 750 watts/20mph are illegal e-motos, resource-light police departments struggle to track which brands require licensing, registration, and insurance."
Bob Mittelstaedt, a retired lawyer and e-bike advocate, co-founded E-Bike Access to promote legal e-bikes and combat illegal e-motos. In Sacramento, legislators are proposing various bills to address e-bike legislation. Senate Bill 1167 clarifies the distinction between e-bikes and e-motos, emphasizing that safety issues stem from e-motos, not pedal-assist e-bikes. Assembly Bill 2284 aims to tackle enforcement challenges related to illegal e-motos, which exceed legal specifications, making it difficult for law enforcement to regulate them effectively.
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