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Santa Rosa Police warn of rising e-bike incidents; education, school partnerships and new impound law cited as tools
Summary
Santa Rosa Police Department Captain Dan Marencic told the subcommittee that e-bike incidents rose from 33 in 2023 to 80 year-to-date in 2025, with many complaints focused on juveniles near schools; department cited education, school partnerships and a new state impound law (AB 875) as part of its response
The Santa Rosa Police Department briefed the Public Safety Subcommittee on the growth in e-bike use and related safety complaints, particularly around middle schools and parks.
Captain Dan Marencic explained the three-class system that determines whether a device is an e-bike or a motorized bicycle or motorcycle: Class 1 provides pedal-assist up to 20 mph; Class 2 includes a throttle but is limited to 20 mph; Class 3 is pedal-assist up to 28…
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