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California's 2026 e-bike law overhaul: What riders need to know

Introduction California updated its e-bike laws on January 1, 2025. These changes came from Senate Bill 1271 (SB 1271) and tightened rules around e-bike speed, power, throttles, and battery safety.
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State lawmakers want to fine e-bike riders for dangerous modification: '[It's] the biggest concern right now'

The fast adoption of the machines has led to a hodgepodge of rules and regulations surrounding their usage. State lawmakers ...