Irvine Set to Impose Regulations on Electric Bikes

Irvine Set to Impose Regulations on Electric Bikes
A boy rides an E-Bike with his surfboard along the beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., on May 20, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Rudy Blalock
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The Irvine City Council moved forward July 11 with plans to impose regulations on e-bikes, fearing that with their increasing popularity, e-bike riders have a higher risk of accidents and pose safety issues for residents.

During the meeting, Vice Mayor Tammy Kim said she recently encountered a group of teenagers on e-bikes riding through the outdoor Cypress Village Shopping Center at dangerous speeds.