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Amazon responds to deadly crashes by stopping sales of Class 3 e-bikes in California

Mashable·Chase DiBenedetto·19 days ago
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Amazon will halt California sales of e-bikes with top speeds over local limits, as local communities report an increase in dangerous accidents and even deaths. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the new commerce rule on Monday, stating that the online retailer is actively removing listings for high-speed bikes that don't comply with California regulations. An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges, including involuntary manslaughter , after her 14-year-old son struck and killed an 81-year-old man while the teen was riding an e-bike. Mashable Light Speed Mashable 101 Fan Fave: Vote for your favorite creator today! Last month, California attorney general Rob Bonta and a coalition of state district attorneys issued a consumer alert on e-bike safety, calling attention to state laws that define and regulate two-wheeled vehicles.…

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