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Los Angeles targets mini electric off-roaders sold as e-bikes
The California city is stepping up checks on out-of-class electric vehicles used on roads and bike lanes.
20 September 2026 1 min read 18 views
Los Angeles is tightening the net around small electric off-road machines that are often presented as ordinary e-bikes. The issue is that many of them perform more like light motorcycles, yet are used where they should not be.
Local authorities want to restore order on streets, bike lanes and public spaces for safety and rule-enforcement reasons. For riders in Italy, the message is familiar: once a vehicle goes beyond certain power or speed limits, it is no longer a pedal-assist bicycle.