Are teens on ebikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomers
Summary
Teenagers and young adults are riding electric motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds that are often illegally modified to go faster than allowed. Authorities in California and other states are creating laws and cracking down on illegal high-speed electric vehicles to improve safety and reduce crashes.Key Facts
- Teens are riding electric two-wheelers modified to exceed legal speed limits for ebikes.
- These vehicles include e-motorcycles, e-scooters, and e-mopeds, often built or altered illegally.
- California’s Orange County started a special enforcement unit targeting riders and parents who allow illegal e-vehicles.
- Some parents have faced charges for allowing or modifying their children’s electric motorcycles.
- New Jersey passed a law requiring registration, licenses, and sometimes insurance for ebike riders.
- Other states like California and New York are considering similar laws.
- Real ebikes are defined by federal law with limits on battery power (750 watts) and speed (20-28 mph).
- Illegal high-speed e-vehicles blur the lines and cause confusion, putting legal ebike users at risk of stricter regulations.
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