VoltVerified

08/17/2026

Youth eBike safety is a real issue. The question is how we respond in a way that actually improves safety.

At VoltVerified, we believe age should help guide supervision, while demonstrated competency should determine independence.

That means:

More supervision when riders are younger.
Meaningful rider education.
Hands-on skills + rider knowledge.
Parent involvement.
A pathway to independence when a rider can show they’re ready.

Our latest policy analysis takes a closer look at that idea:

**Beyond Minimum Age: A Better Standard for Youth eBike Safety**

It’s not presented as a finished answer. It’s a model that should be tested, measured and adjusted based on what actually works.

🔗 Read the full article at VoltVerified.org

RiderEducation

08/17/2026

There’s no question youth eBike safety is a growing concern. The harder question is what the right response should be.

Minimum-age restrictions are getting more attention, but age alone doesn’t tell us whether a young rider is ready to operate safely.

At VoltVerified, we believe age should help guide supervision, while demonstrated competency should determine independence.

That means stronger supervision for younger riders, meaningful rider education, hands-on skills, knowledge assessment, parent involvement, and a clear pathway to greater independence when a rider can show they’re ready.

We took a deeper look at that approach in our latest policy analysis:

Beyond Minimum Age: A Better Standard for Youth eBike Safety

We don’t present this as a finished answer. It’s a model worth testing, measuring and continuing to improve based on real-world outcomes.

We’d be interested to hear what others think.

🔗 https://voltverified.org/2026/08/16/beyond-minimum-age-a-better-standard-for-youth-ebike-safety/](https://voltverified.org/2026/08/16/beyond-minimum-age-a-better-standard-for-youth-ebike-safety/)

There’s no question we have a youth eBike safety problem. Injuries are increasing. Families are buying vehicles they do not always fully understand. Kids are

08/10/2026

During Day 4 of our officer training course, Laguna Beach Police Department Officer Lopez (right) narrowly beat Fullerton Police Department Officer Grogan (left) in a friendly competition.

In a display of chivalry, Officer Lopez gave his prize—a $25 gift card—to his fellow officer!

Congrats, guys—we consider that a double win! 👏

❤️

08/10/2026

Rider training knows no age! Go Russ!

07/16/2026

Day 2 of VoltVerified’s POST-certified eBike Instructor Course.

Classroom instruction transitioned to bike-control and braking drills, followed by a little friendly competition to finish the day.

07/09/2026

We have three upcoming POST-certified Law Enforcement eBike Instructor Courses scheduled.

This course prepares officers and deputies to become VoltVerified-certified instructors who can help their agencies launch eBike safety programs, support school district/community education, and implement citation diversion options.

See the attached flyers for dates, locations, and registration details.

05/15/2026

VoltVerified Rider Training in action!

04/27/2026

Excellent hands-on training for young eBike riders!

RIDER Safety Course this Saturday!

If you received an e-bike citation in San Clemente, you may be eligible to complete our RIDER Safety Course instead of paying the citation fine.

✔ Parent or guardian required to attend the full course
✔ Registration required sanclemente.gov/RIDER
✔ Location details shared after registration

04/18/2026

Great work OCSD - San Clemente Police Services
Safer Riders = Safer Communities!

Trying to get teens interested in e-bike safety hasn’t been easy, honestly. So when a teen volunteer of Lion’s Heart Service Group stepped up and asked to organize an e-bike safety presentation as part of his leadership service project, we were floored.

This afternoon did not disappoint. Easily one of the best we’ve spent!