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Pedal assist
Top assisted speed: 20 mph
No minimum age. Helmets are required for riders under 18.
A guide for La Verne riders and families
E-Bike Safety
Know what you’re riding, understand the rules and build the skills to share La Verne’s streets and sidewalks safely.
Know your ride
California’s three e-bike classes
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Throttle assisted
Top assisted speed: 20 mph
No minimum age. Helmets are required for riders under 18.
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Speed pedal assist
Top assisted speed: 28 mph
Riders must be 16 or older. Helmets are required for every rider and passenger.
E-motorcycles are not e-bikes. Legal e-bikes have operable pedals and a motor under 750 watts. E-motorcycles require a valid driver’s license with an M-1 endorsement, registration, a license plate, insurance and a DOT-approved helmet.
La Verne rules
Ride safely. Ride legally.
Riders must follow California bicycle laws and La Verne’s mobility ordinance. These highlights are a starting point; posted signs and the full ordinance still apply.
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Helmets matter
Required for riders under 18 and everyone on a Class 3 e-bike. Recommended for every rider.
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Night riding
No one under 16 may operate an e-bike after dark. Bikes need front and rear lights plus side reflectors.
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Sidewalks and trails
Class 1 and 2 riders may use sidewalks where no bike lane is available, while yielding to pedestrians. Class 3 e-bikes are barred from sidewalks and public off-road trails.
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Parks and stunts
E-bikes are prohibited in City parks unless a sign or designated path allows them. Wheelies and other stunts are banned on roads and sidewalks.
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Stay informed
Latest e-bike news
It’s official: La Verne adopts new rules for e-bikes
The ordinance adds age restrictions, lighting requirements and penalties for violations.
Read the story →Juvenile e-motorcycle rider suffers broken arm in La Verne crash
A rider was transported to a local hospital after a crash near Foothill Boulevard and Wheeler Avenue.
Read the story →La Verne advances new e-bike safety rules
The proposal targeted unsafe behavior while allowing some sidewalk riding and emphasizing education.
Read the story →Learn more
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Still have questions?
Contact the La Verne Police Department at (909) 596-1913, or Crazy Bear Bikes at (909) 654-6684. Have an e-bike experience or concern to share? Email staci@lavernedaily.org.