Amazon says it will no longer allow the sale of certain high-speed e-bikes in California following a consumer alert issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta last month warning about illegal electric bikes and motorcycles being marketed to consumers.
The announcement was highlighted Sunday by Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, who cited growing concerns over crashes involving powerful electric bikes and motorcycles.
According to Spitzer, Amazon told Sacramento television station KCRA 3 Investigates that it is now requiring all e-bikes sold by third-party sellers to comply with California laws, regulations and Amazon policies.
“After being contacted by KCRA 3 Investigates about the listings, Amazon responded, stating it is now requiring all e-bikes sold by third-party sellers to comply with state laws, regulations, and Amazon policies,” Spitzer wrote on X.
The company also said it removed examples of noncompliant products and is investigating similar listings, according to Spitzer.
KTLA reached out to Amazon for additional comment Sunday but did not immediately hear back.
Bonta’s consumer alert reminded Californians that pedal-assisted e-bikes cannot exceed 28 miles per hour, while throttle-assisted e-bikes are limited to 20 miles per hour under state law. Vehicles capable of faster speeds may instead be classified as mopeds or motorcycles, which carry additional licensing, registration and age requirements.
Spitzer said more than 100 deaths nationwide have been linked to e-bike and e-motorcycle crashes, while injuries in Southern California have risen 430% over the last four years.
The issue has drawn renewed attention in Orange County following several recent crashes involving young riders.
Last month, prosecutors charged an Aliso Viejo mother with manslaughter after authorities said her 14-year-old son struck and killed an 81-year-old man while riding what prosecutors described as an illegal e-motorcycle.
Separately, a 13-year-old boy died Friday after crashing an illegal e-motorcycle in Garden Grove, authorities said.
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