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Resident urges city action on throttle e‑bikes after public‑safety concerns
Summary
A Lafayette resident told the city council that throttle‑enabled e‑bikes (class 2) sold for children can be modified to exceed 20 mph and pose public‑safety risks; council members discussed local education, enforcement and potential coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and school programs.
Lafayette — During the Sept. 8 public comment period, resident Dave Dondero urged the City Council to take action on throttle‑equipped e‑bikes (California class 2), arguing that some models are heavy, resemble motorcycles and are easily modified to exceed the 20 mph limit.
Dondero said the bikes can weigh as much as 90 pounds, are sold in youth‑oriented styles and — when modified — can reach speeds above 30 mph. He said parents and the community do not appreciate the…
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