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Capitola council approves mayor’s letter urging statewide e-bike safety measures after removing DMV testing language
Summary
The council directed the mayor to sign a letter asking state lawmakers to consider e-bike safety measures — including a minimum age for throttle-equipped (Class 2) e-bikes and school-based safety education — and removed a proposed requirement that testing be administered by the DMV.
The Capitola City Council voted on April 10 to direct the mayor to send a letter to state lawmakers urging action on e-bike safety, including a proposed minimum age for throttle‑equipped e‑bikes and expanded school-based traffic education. Councilors asked staff to remove specific language requiring DMV-administered testing for younger riders and instead support other test/permit mechanisms.
Staff framing and police outreach: City staff framed e-bikes as a mobility option with reduced emissions and transport benefits but also noted safety and enforcement challenges,…
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