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Los Gatos police expand e‑bike education and targeted enforcement as youth incidents rise
Summary
Police briefed the council on rising e‑bike use and safety incidents; the department has distributed educational brochures, partnered with schools for registration and training, and plans to use AB 875 (effective Jan. 1, 2026) to tow illegal devices and require online education before release.
The Los Gatos Police Department reported Nov. 4 that e‑bikes are increasingly common in town, prompting stepped‑up education and selective enforcement aimed at protecting youth and pedestrians.
Chief Jamie Field told council the department has emphasized school partnerships — the high school implemented a registration and mandatory safety course for students who park e‑bikes on campus — and distributed informational brochures across schools and community events. Motor‑unit and school‑resource…
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