Orange County’s top prosecutor said Amazon has agreed to halt California sales of some e-bikes that can go faster than the state speed limit after a series of deadly collisions.
announcement, first Reported by KCRAcomes on heel of an april consumer The warning from California Attorney General Rob Bonta highlights the increase in deaths related to e-bike and motorcycle accidents.
“We are seeing an increase in safety incidents on our sidewalks, parks and streets,” Bonta said in a statement. “To drive a motorcycle or moped, you must have an appropriate driver’s license and obey the rules of the road.”
Bonta’s alert states that pedal-assisted e-bikes cannot exceed 28 mph. Throttle-assisted e-bikes are limited to 20 mph.
Amazon continued to sell e-bikes that could top 40 mph. Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The trend of electric bikes and motorcycles is increasing rapidly popular In the last few years, especially among teenagers. But the shadow of many fatal accidents is looming over this boom.
Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer has Was accused At least three parents are allowing their children to illegally ride electric motorcycles, calling the vehicles “loaded weapons.”
Spitzer noted in a post on Amazon said it removed the e-bikes advertised as having speeds over 40 mph after KCRA contacted the company.
“The company said it has removed the examples cited and is investigating the compliance of similar products,” Spitzer wrote.
That includes an Orange County mother who has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after her son allegedly killed an 81-year-old man. with an electric motorcycle. 14 year old boy was doing wheelie on e-motorcycle
A 13-year-old boy riding an e-bike in Garden Grove died after skidding off a median and falling off the road earlier this week. Authorities said the boy was traveling at about 35 mph on a black E-Ride Pro electric motorcycle.
Amazon’s new sales limits come as the Los Angeles City Council is pushing to keep electric bikes off most of the city’s recreational trails, arguing they are a danger to pedestrians. E-bikes will still be allowed on designated bikeways, such as along the LA River.
