# Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do

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Transportation & Mobility Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do By Lynn La | CalMatters Published October 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM PDT Students walk and ride electric bicycles on campus at the University of California, Davis on Oct. 3, 2023. ( Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters ) One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Electric bicycles allow riders to zip across town in a way that’s more affordable and environmentally friendly than ga

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