Just days later, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck another 15-year-old boy riding an electric motocross-style bike in the southbound lanes of Briggs Road in Menifee.
Under California law, not every electric two-wheeled vehicle qualifies as an e-bike. Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes feature operable pedals, limited motor power, and speed restrictions. Vehicles capable of higher speeds or lacking functional pedals are classified as electric motorcycles, requiring licensing, registration, insurance, and compliance with street legalities.