Carlsbad, California Could Set Age Limits for E-bikes

Carlsbad, California could set a minimum age limit for e-bike riders in the wake of concerns over a sharp increase in reported injuries. As Olivia Gonzalez-Britt explains for ABC 10 San Diego, a new California law allows some cities to set their own age requirements for e-bikes. 

In Carlsbad, hundreds of community members submitted comments on the issue, with many supporting a minimum age of 12, among other regulations. 

“The growing safety concerns have prompted multiple cities across San Diego County to examine their e-bike policies as the popular transportation method continues to gain traction among young riders.” Coronado became the first city in the region to pass similar legislation after that city recorded 36 e-bike-related injuries between January 2023 and last month, “most involving riders ages 10 to 18.”