Amazon has agreed to stop selling e-bikes in California that exceed state speed limits after a consumer alert from the Attorney General and pressure from Orange County officials. - E-bikes must now comply with speed limits: 28 mph for pedal-assist, 20 mph for throttle-assist.
- Amazon previously allowed third-party sellers to list e-bikes capable of over 40 mph without verification. - California has seen a 430% increase in e-bike crashes in four years, with over 100 deaths nationwide.
- New laws allow seizure of e-bikes from violators, require lights on at all times, and classify modified bikes as undocumented motor vehicles. The move aims to improve safety amid a sharp rise in accidents and fatalities.