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Glendale advisory: e‑motorcycles barred from city streets; towing and fines possible
Summary
A city advisory explained that electric off‑road motorcycles are classified under California law as off‑highway vehicles and are not permitted on Glendale public streets, while e‑bikes with pedals are legal when operated properly; enforcement including towing and fines was warned.
An unidentified speaker in a Glendale public safety advisory said electric off‑road motorcycles — sometimes called e‑motorcycles — are classified under California law as off‑highway vehicles and may not be ridden on city streets, parks, sidewalks or other public areas. The advisory said officers have the authority to take enforcement action, including towing or impounding the vehicle.
The advisory distinguished electric bicycles (e‑bikes) from electric off‑road motorcycles. "It has pedals like an ordinary bicycle and is…
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