VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — Visalia Police gave out 15 e-bike tickets and towed 2 motorcycles during a safety operation.
The operation was conducted after complaints of too many teens using e-bikes and motorcycles without proper safety equipment.
During the operation, officers issued 15 tickets for various violations and towed two motorcycles.
Police said violations included minors under the age of 16 riding motorcycles on public streets, riders not wearing required safety helmets, and other traffic-related offenses.
The department wants to remind parents and guardians that many e-bikes and motorized vehicles used by juveniles may legally be classified as motorcycles or motor-driven cycles under California law.
Police said those vehicles require proper licensing, registration, and safety equipment to be operated on public roads.
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Operating these vehicles without the proper license, safety gear, or while breaking traffic laws creates a serious safety risk for both riders and the public, the department said.
Minors caught illegally operating motorcycles or similar motorized vehicles on city streets may receive citations, and the vehicles may be impounded or towed.
