Opinion: E-bikes are here to stay. Now it’s time for our safety laws to catch up.

Electric bicycles have become part of everyday life, helping people commute, reduce emissions and expand mobility for riders of all ages.

Used responsibly, they are a valuable transportation tool. But e-bike technology has moved faster than our laws.

In January, each of us convened public forums on e-bike safety and heard a consistent message from medical professionals, law enforcement, parents, youth and researchers: e-bikes are not the problem.

More than 80% of electric devices parked at schools in our region do not comply with California’s legal e-bike classifications. They are more like e-mopeds and e-motos which can reach top speeds of 38 miles.

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