E-bikes can reach speeds of up to 28 mph ... E-motos can go as fast as 40 mph. When their speed controls are bypassed, they can reach almost 60 mph, or as fast as some cars travel on highways ...

Marin County Supervisor Mary Sackett, who has pushed for increased e-bike safety measures since the health department's alert in November 2023, encourages families to choose pedal-assist Class 1 ...