"We think we are really going to enhance safety with it. We don't want to ban it altogether. We just want to make it where the bikes are safer."
"One little tweak and you're going way over 28 miles an hour."
"Maybe then we can finally get everyone to stop calling the damn things (high powered electric motorbikes) e-bikes, and blaming all of us for the actions of a relative few teen knuckleheads."
A proposed California law, Assembly Bill 1557, would limit e-bike motor output to 750 watts, matching federal e-bike definitions. The measure seeks to reduce crashes and serious injuries linked to high-powered models that can be modified to 1,200–6,000 watts and can reach speeds above typical bicycle expectations. The bill aims to resolve inconsistent local regulations and to distinguish e-bikes from motorized vehicles. Supporters argue the cap will protect riders, pedestrians, and other road users. Critics warn that overly broad restrictions could hinder sustainable and equitable transportation options for commuters, older riders, and people with mobility needs.
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