California Bill Targets 'E-Moto' Bikes Masquerading as E-Bikes

In California, a legislative effort is underway to address significant confusion surrounding electric bicycles and their faster counterparts, often referred to as 'e-motos.' This situation has become critical as e-bike-related injuries have dramatically increased, with hospital data indicating a jump of over 1,020 percent nationwide between 2020 and 2024. Many of these incidents involve vehicles that exceed the speed and power limits typically associated with electric bicycles.