e-bikes

E-bikes can travel anywhere from 18 to 20 mph and are not strictly regulated in San Diego. NBC 7’s Amber Frias has details.

Erica Davis said one of the boys lost control of his e-bike, striking her 6-year-old son.

San Diego City Council unanimously approves rules to make sidewalks safer.

Some people told NBC 7’s Joe Little that the rules were a good start, but others say they don’t go far enough.

Violators may receive a citation or an option to attend a safety class

As gas prices accelerate towards $5.50 per gallon in San Diego County, they’re fueling sales of electric transportation options. Robert Rast peddles the possibility of an inexpensive way to get around instead of using a car. Rast, owner of FLX Electric Bikes on Morena Boulevard, says he’s noticed people looking for alternatives as gas prices continue breaking record highs. “People...

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San Diego’s North County has seen a boom in e-bikes. Are young riders obeying the rules?

Students are finding new ways to get to school. Electric bicycles are filling the streets as children and teens are joining in on the ever-more popular devices.

Safety advocates say the city isn’t doing enough to enforce current safety rules and fear more scooters will make problems worse.