E-Bike Enforcement On East Bay Trails

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Police stopped 16 cyclists and impounded two electric bikes not permitted on trails in a joint operation between Walnut Creek and East Bay Regional Park District police departments.

The operation in early November focused on educating riders about the classes of e-bikes permitted on trails, including class 1 and 2, Walnut Creek police said in a statement.

The bikes they impounded were class 3 vehicles, categorized as e-motorcycles, and are not allowed on trails, along with electric mopeds, scooters, and skateboards.

Riders can check trailhead signs to confirm if bicycles and class 1 and 2 e-bikes are allowed on park trails and at walnutcreekca.gov/ebikes. Speed limits are 15 mph.

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