Amid Increase In Injuries Countywide, Temecula Launches New E-Bike Safety Course

TEMECULA, CA — The City of Temecula has launched a new safety course designed to teach riders of electric bicycles, scooters and other micromobility devices how to ride safely and follow state laws, the city said.

The city announced the launch of its "Safe Riders" course Monday, saying the program covers riding techniques, rules of the road, emergency maneuvers and proper handling of bicycles, electric bicycles, electric scooters and other micromobility devices.

Participants will learn essential riding skills and California laws and regulations governing the use of the devices, helping them understand their responsibilities as riders, according to the city.

Data released in July indicated a spike in emergency room visits throughout Riverside County for e-bike related accidents, with children often being the patients, according to a report from the Riverside University Health System.

The data also showed e-bike crashes increased from 224 in 2023 and 494 in 2024 to 958 in 2025. There have been at least 416 incidents reported this year in the county, according to the most recent data.

The course also emphasizes that safe riding practices extend beyond streets and bike lanes to public spaces where pedestrians may be present.

"Being a responsible rider means knowing rules apply beyond the road. Riders must follow posted rules & be mindful of pedestrians at City parks, the Promenade Mall, and other public spaces," the city said.

More information about the course is available at TemeculaCA.gov/EBikeCourse.