While e-bikes can be fun, they're also cause for concern if used irresponsibly. Police in Hermosa Beach want safety at the top of people's minds.While they can be fun, they're also cause for concern if used irresponsibly. Police in Hermosa Beach want safety at the top of people's minds, especially with the increase in e-bike riders.
Chief LeBaron says infractions range from speed violations, running red lights and traffic signs to doing stunts in the street, which he says is not only illegal but dangerous. He says they're seeing collisions involving vehicles and e-bikes, as well as pedestrians versus e-bikes. "Kids will start to be stupid and that can get you into some deep trouble," said Colton Mata, another 13-year-old e-bike rider. "And all I'm saying is just be safe. And yeah, be responsible."
"Right now, a lot of people are confused between e-bikes and electric motorcycles, so we try to educate the public on our social media, written warnings, but it comes to a point where if you are committing these violations, just like a vehicle, we're going to have to issue a ticket and/or impound the motorcycle."