PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - With e-bikes topping many kids’ holiday wish lists this year, local law enforcement and prosecutors are issuing warnings to parents about safety requirements, legal responsibilities and the growing number of serious crashes involving young riders.
E-bikes are defined under California law as bicycles equipped with operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.
Although they’re not classified as motorized vehicles, officials said riders must obey the same traffic laws as cars — including stopping at red lights, using bike lanes when available and riding with the flow of traffic…