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Orange County DA Charges 12 Parents for Children's Illegal E-Moto Use

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has charged 12 parents with child endangerment and other offenses for allowing their children to illegally ride electric motorcycles (e-motos) on public roads. The crackdown follows a surge in injuries and deaths, including the fatal crash of 13-year-old Benson Nguyen in Garden Grove. Spitzer argues that holding parents criminally liable is necessary to deter dangerous behavior, as e-moto injuries have become the leading cause of juvenile emergency room visits in the county.

via CBS News|

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California crackdown on illegal e-motorcycles risks stifling legal ebike adoption

California authorities are intensifying efforts to curb the use of illegal, high-speed electric two-wheelers often marketed as ebikes but exceeding federal power and speed limits. While media outlets like the Los Angeles Times have labeled these riders the 'new Hells Angels,' advocates argue this hyperbolic framing obscures the fact that most riders are young people making risky decisions, similar to historical trends. The crackdown includes new laws in New Jersey and proposed legislation in California and New York, alongside consumer alerts from state attorneys general. Critics warn that scattershot regulatory responses may inadvertently penalize legal ebike users, who are crucial for sustainable urban transport, while failing to address the primary safety threat: automobiles. Data shows that while ebike injuries have risen, pedestrian deaths caused by cars vastly outnumber those involving ebikes, suggesting a need for systemic road safety improvements rather than just vehicle restrictions.

via theguardian.com|

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