Marin congressman pushes bill to regulate e-bikes and e-motos

A Marin County congressman is pressing a bill that would set consistent federal standards for e-bikes and other electric two-wheeled vehicles, following a rash of collisions in the Bay Area and other parts of the country.

Rep. Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, has joined three fellow lawmakers to shepherd the Safe Standards for Personal E-Bike and E-Moto Specifications Act, which they say would promote public safety and stave off crashes by placing more accountability on sellers and manufacturers of electric mobility products.

Much of the work would fall on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which under this legislation would develop standard classifications and labeling rules, while also suggesting age restrictions for “e-bikes, e-motos and other off-road electric products,” according to a statement from Huffman’s office. Additionally, the commission would regularly publish reports on crash statistics, deaths and injuries, and put together a grant program to help local governments do the same.

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