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Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do

The laws add age restrictions, safety equipment rules and retailer disclosure requirements as collision reports and illegal e-moto injuries rise.

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Students walk and ride electric bicycles on campus at the University of California, Davis on Oct. 3, 2023.(Miguel Gutierrez Jr.)This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.Electric bicycles allow riders to zip across town in a way that’s more affordable and environmentally friendly than gas-powered cars. They reduce traffic, can help people with mobility issues and generally are fun to use.But the rising use …

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Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do

Students walk and ride electric bicycles on campus at the University of California, Davis on Oct. 3, 2023.(Miguel Gutierrez Jr.)This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.Electric bicycles allow riders to zip across town in a way that’s more affordable and environmentally friendly than gas-powered cars. They reduce traffic, can help people with mobility issues and generally are fun to use.But the rising use …

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Cal Matters broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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