Say goodbye to electric bikes – this county in California will ban their use by this group of people

The elitists of Marin have decided—no use of e-bikes in their community.

“Still, Marin County in California is seeing some challenges when it comes to how local teens are using e-bikes. The main issue centers around Class 2 e-bikes, which can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. That might not seem fast compared to a car, but on two wheels—especially when riders are behaving recklessly—it’s more than enough to cause serious injuries.

“We’re already seeing police stop teens for blowing through stop signs and riding dangerously,” said Talia Smith, who oversees Legislative and Governmental Affairs for Marin County. Who would’ve guessed that letting teens with zero understanding of traffic laws ride fast-moving vehicles could backfire?

From 2019 to 2022, emergency calls about e-bike crashes involving teens in the area more than doubled—a spike of 110%.”

This is a county that welcomes illegal aliens, loves the smell of pot in the air—and demand you use EV’s for transportation.  What hypocrites.

Say goodbye to electric bikes – this county in California will ban their use by this group of people

by Raquel, Eladelato, 4/16/25  https://eladelantado.com/news/electric-bikes-california-ban/

This county in California will ban their use by this group of people

With growing worries about the climate, e-bikes have earned plenty of praise. They offer a cleaner way to get around, cutting down on both carbon emissions and the need for fossil fuels—making them a greener alternative to traditional gas-powered vehicles. Lately though, they’ve come under fire in Marin County, California, where a rise in teen-related e-bike crashes—some minor, others more serious—has sparked new concerns.

e-Bikes Face Pushback in Marin County

Electric bikes have mostly enjoyed a good reputation. As more people look for greener ways to get around, e-bikes have stood out as one of the easiest battery-powered alternatives to gas-guzzling vehicles. They also offer a way to reduce society’s heavy dependence on cars—helping to shape cities that focus more on people and less on traffic.

Still, Marin County in California is seeing some challenges when it comes to how local teens are using e-bikes. The main issue centers around Class 2 e-bikes, which can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. That might not seem fast compared to a car, but on two wheels—especially when riders are behaving recklessly—it’s more than enough to cause serious injuries.

“We’re already seeing police stop teens for blowing through stop signs and riding dangerously,” said Talia Smith, who oversees Legislative and Governmental Affairs for Marin County. Who would’ve guessed that letting teens with zero understanding of traffic laws ride fast-moving vehicles could backfire?

From 2019 to 2022, emergency calls about e-bike crashes involving teens in the area more than doubled—a spike of 110%. In response, Marin County Emergency Medical Services began formally tracking these incidents in 2023. The sharp rise in accidents has local officials sounding the alarm and exploring ways to make e-bike use safer for everyone.

“My concerns grew after noticing that one out of every eight patients brought into the ER didn’t make it,” said Dr. John Maa, a trauma surgeon at Marin General Hospital.

Marin County Set to Ban E-Bikes for Younger Riders

After growing concerns about reckless e-bike use among teens, the Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a new ordinance. The rule would prohibit anyone under 16 from riding Class 2 throttle-assisted e-bikes. The ordinance also adds a helmet requirement for all riders—no matter their age—on Class 2 e-bikes in unincorporated parts of the county.

According to Marin County’s official website, a second vote is still scheduled for May before the ordinance can officially take effect on July 1, 2025. If it goes through, local officials are hoping the new rules will help bring down the number of e-bike crashes and fatalities involving teens—while also making the roads safer for everyone else.

States Take Action Against Dangerous Driving

All over the country, local governments are stepping up with tougher rules to curb reckless behavior behind the wheel and make roads safer. Speeding remains one of the top issues, pushing many states to roll out steeper fines, install speed cameras, and even test speed-limiting devices to keep drivers in check. Distracted driving is another major factor in roadway deaths, and it continues to be a serious focus for safety initiatives.

Another issue raising eyebrows in road safety circles is the growing push for automated driving by companies like Tesla and China’s BYD. While the tech is undoubtedly cutting-edge, lawmakers are growing uneasy. Their main worry? That these systems might be doing more harm than good—not just because of the tech itself, but because of how people use it. Drivers often misjudge what these so-called “self-driving” features can actually handle, and mix-ups like that—combined with unpredictable behavior from others on the road—can spell trouble.

For now, teenagers in Marin County will have to make do with normal bikes, or (God forbid) walk from place to place.