Hermosa Beach Police Chief Paul LeBaron spoke with PedalAce about ebike safety. As the chief of an “ebike town,” he sees the issue firsthand: An estimated 50% of local middle school students ride ebikes to school and throughout the city’s streets and bike paths.
Video Transcript
Hi, I'm Paul LeBaron, I’m the Police Chief for the Hermosa Beach Police Department.
The rising popularity of ebikes is bringing some inherent risks to our youth. Many of our young teens, that are eager for adventure, often times get on a bike, and they lack the basic understanding of the rules of the road.
I urge our teenagers to take safety classes that are specifically designed for ebike riders. A basic level of driver education can literally save lives.
Let's all work together to ensure the well-being of our youth, and we’ll make our streets safer for everyone.
