Los Gatos residents upset over reckless e-bike riders - San Jose Spotlight
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In Los Gatos, residents are increasingly alarmed by dangerous riding behavior exhibited by teenagers on high-powered e-bikes. These bikes, often exceeding the legal power limit, are not considered street legal, yet are being used recklessly. Vice Mayor Rob Moore held a meeting to address these issues, emphasizing the urgency due to rising safety concerns. Suggestions include requiring registration for students riding e-bikes to school. Current laws make it challenging to enforce regulations against such violations due to the bikes’ speed and agility, prompting discussions about potential future legislative measures.
Residents and officials express frustration over teenagers riding powerful e-bikes recklessly, performing wheelies, and cutting off drivers, despite them being non-street legal.
Local officials are considering registration for students who ride e-bikes to school, as safety concerns grow around potential accidents involving these vehicles.
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