E-moto enforcement on Bay Area trails
Key Questions
What incident occurred on the Iron Horse Trail involving an e-moto?
A 12-year-old was cited by Danville police for riding an e-moto at 45 mph on the trail. This event underscores growing concerns about high-speed vehicles on shared paths in the Bay Area.
What is SB 1167 and how does it relate to e-motos?
SB 1167 is legislation aimed at regulating e-bikes and e-motos to improve safety. It addresses issues like excessive speeds on trails where enforcement is increasing.
What should trail users do about unsafe e-moto riding?
Trail users are advised to stay aware of fast vehicles and report dangerous riding to authorities. Increased enforcement is underway following recent incidents.
Incident on Iron Horse Trail: 12-year-old cited for riding e-moto at 45 mph. SB 1167 aims to regulate e-bikes/e-motos. Trail users should be aware of fast vehicles and report unsafe riding. Enforcement increasing.
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Updated May 27, 2026