Why is City Council talking about e-bike rules?
La Verne City Council plans to discuss e-bike regulations at their Dec. 1 meeting. We’ve put together a Q&A to help you get up to speed.
Story updated at 2:14 p.m. Dec. 1 to include a link to Senate Bill 1271 and a link to California Bicycle Laws. Photo caption updated at 3:53 p.m. Dec. 17. We incorrectly identified the vehicles pictured as electric bicycles when they are, in fact, electric motorcycles.
A surge in e-bike use in La Verne, driven largely by minors, is prompting heightened community concern. A report compiled by La Verne Police Captain Travis Tibbetts notes residents, schools and businesses have all raised safety concerns.
La Verne officials are weighing whether the City should adopt its own rules for electric bicycles and other motorized mobility devices. City staff has asked City Council for direction on whether to begin drafting a local ordinance that would outline how and where these devices can be used. The Council will discuss the issue at the City Council meeting on Dec. 1 and decide if staff should move forward with creating a draft ordinance for future review.
