Folsom police said it’s cracking down on e-bikes. Here’s what it’s done so far
It’s not uncommon to see discussions about e-bikes and electric motorcycles among Folsom residents on Facebook groups and Nextdoor. Now, Folsom police are taking action.
Police officers in Sacramento’s eastern suburb announced Thursday that within a week it educated 19 riders about e-bike laws, issued eight citations and towed two illegally operated electric motorcycles, according to a statement. Two of the citations are for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
“Our goal is to ensure safe riding through education, but we will continue strict enforcement action when riders violate the law or operate in a manner that puts themselves or others at risk,” the Folsom Police Department wrote in a statement.
Folsom police announced its initial cracking down on e-bike activity earlier this month after a June 23 incident where police say a juvenile with an electric motorcycle vandalized a vehicle’s windshield at the Palladio. The child’s vehicle was impounded and potential charges were forwarded to the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office.
When Folsom police increased enforcement efforts, it posted to Facebook that riders suspected of violating the can expect to be stopped by police officers, parent contact and legal action when appropriate.
“Throughout the summer, dedicated teams of officers will conduct focused, zero-tolerance enforcement operations in areas where e-bike-related violations are most frequently reported,” the Police Department wrote earlier this month.
A Nextdoor group called “E-Moto/E-Bike Community Watch of EDH & Folsom” has more than 100 members, as of Thursday morning. It was created about two weeks ago.
