Police in Danville cited a 12-year-old who was allegedly speeding through a neighborhood on an electric motorcycle.

Danville PD says an officer spotted the kid running a stop sign and speeding through the neighborhood at 45 miles per hour.

The officer followed him for a mile before discovering the rider was 12 years old.

Police say the motorcycle was capable of speeds up to 60 miles per hour and required a driver’s license to operate.

The officer cited the kid and his parents and towed the motorcycle.

Police are urging parents to learn the difference between legal e-bikes, and e-motorcycles before buying one for your kid.