The Brief
- A close call between a vehicle and an electric bike carrying three people at a Phoenix intersection has raised questions regarding whether state and local laws are keeping pace with e-bike use.
- Arizona law separates e-bikes into three distinct classes, prompting multiple municipalities to implement strict new regulations.
- Local residents report that numerous youths ride motorized bikes recklessly and claim authorities have done little despite receiving multiple complaints.
PHOENIX – A close call between a car and an electric bike in Phoenix is raising new questions about whether state and local laws are keeping up with the growing use of e-bikes. This comes as cities across Phoenix work to tighten regulations around these vehicles.
Local perspective:
Phoenix resident Jeff Rosenthal says e-bikes are a common occurrence in the Desert Ridge area. With school out, more kids are expected to be riding them. Rosenthal says he was on his way home when he saw an electric bike blow through an intersection, almost colliding with another vehicle.…