CARLSBAD, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Carlsbad’s traffic safety and mobility commission held a special meeting Tuesday to gather input on whether the city should impose stricter rules on e-bikes.

"I don’t see six-year-old, eight-year-olds out there doing wheelies and trying to stand on their seats," said Commissioner Steve Nicholes.

The main issue at hand was whether to recommend the city impose an age restriction of being 12 years or older in order to ride an e-bike.

"Just addressing children under 12, I think is a great step, but we have to do more," said Dr. Maggie Riley-Hagan.

Carlsbad was the first city in the region to pass local laws to address unsafe use of e-bikes following a notable crash in 2022 that claimed the life of a young mother, Christine Embree.

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