Want to hear about e-bike safety directly from Southwest Station deputies?
Whether you have a new young e-bike rider, or are a seasoned adult rider, be sure to join the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Southwest Sheriff’s Station for an informational event about roadway safety, proper gear and helmets, riding hazards, and more.
The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend with their children and teenagers for an open conversation with police.
In March, a group of e-bike and motorcyclists drew a strong police presence on area streets when they blocked traffic and refused to move. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said one teenager was arrested after a large group of motorcyclists and e-bike riders blocked a Temecula roadway.
At that time, deputies encountered approximately 20 juveniles riding recklessly and blocking traffic by riding across the entire width of the street. A Southwest Station Deputy attempted to stop one rider on an unregistered motorcycle, but that motorcyclist refused to comply. The suspect reportedly sped off, running stop signs and posing a serious risk to public safety, deputies said. One teenager, believed to be that rider, was later taken into custody and booked on suspicion of felony evading authorities, and his motorcycle was seized.
In Temecula, E-bike safety has been a topic of conversation on social media and among city council members, including Mayor Brenden Kalfus.
“The truth is: E-Bikes can be awesome… when used legally and appropriately,” he said in the below post.
