Marin grand jury urges stronger e-bike restrictions for youths

The Marin County Civil Grand Jury is calling on local governments to closely regulate the use of electric bikes by youths.

In a new report, the investigative panel recommends that minors under age 16 should be prohibited from operating class 2 e-bikes because of safety risks.

“The grand jury concluded that children under age 16 who operate class 2 e-bikes in Marin pose a danger to themselves and others,” the jury said.

Class 2 e-bikes offer pedal-assisted, electric power up to 20 mph.