The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is urging parents to consider the legal and safety responsibilities that come with e-bikes, also reminding them that they could be criminally liable for their children’s reckless riding.
“As the holiday season approaches and e-bikes rise to the top of many teens’ wish lists, the Riverside County District Attorney’s office is issuing a public safety advisory to educate families on the legal responsibilities and safety risks associated with these motorized devices,” said a news release from District Attorney Mike Hestrin.
The release said that the department has seen a “significant” increase in incidents involving e-bikes throughout the county in recent months, which include collisions, reckless riding and some incidents that resulted in serious injuries to the rider…