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Murrieta rangers outline e‑bike rules, stress safety as enforcement ramps up
Summary
Park rangers told the Parks and Recreation Commission that legal e‑bikes are limited to motors under 750 watts, recalled helmet and lighting requirements, and described coordinated enforcement with police — including drone follow‑ups and selective confiscations — while saying citations so far have been limited.
Park rangers briefed the Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission on Sept. 4 about the city's rules for electric conveyances and the limited enforcement actions taken to date.
"E‑bicycles are pedal powered bikes with an electric motor under 750 watts," Ranger Michael Melendez told the commission, describing the classification that distinguishes legal e‑bikes from higher‑power off‑highway electric motorcycles. Melendez said devices marketed as e‑bikes by some manufacturers do not meet California's 750‑watt threshold and therefore are not permitted on city streets, sidewalks or park paths.
Rangers and staff reviewed the city ordinance and safety requirements:…
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