Did you hear? Teens have gone wild on e-bikes. Shocking, I know. Jokes aside, this isn’t just a click-worthy headline — it’s something that recently happened right here in Moraga and Lafayette. What Happened: Teens Flee Police on E-Bikes in Lamorinda In January 2026, a group of teenagers in Moraga and Lafayette were riding Class 3 e-bikes without licenses and
It’s the start of 2026, and Paceline Law is wishing you a very happy New Year. California e-bike laws 2026 bring major changes to battery safety, labeling requirements, and how electric bikes are regulated statewide. Surprise, surprise, electric bicycles continue to be a hot topic! Here’s what you need to know about new and pending e-bike laws for 2026, as
Recently, I was perusing my email, as one does, and came across a rather surprising update. Bike East Bay’s November 12 newsletter reported the California Air Resources Board (CARB) “quietly discontinued” the California E-Bike Incentive Project (EBIP). [ This is the program that offered vouchers, to California residents, of up to $2,000 to purchase new electric bikes. ] Checking CARB’s
