New Colorado law aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as vehicles rise in popularity

Denver7 · Jul 30, 2026 · 386 words · By Micah Smith

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What to know about New Colorado law aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as vehicles rise in popularity

A new Colorado law that takes effect August 12 aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as these type of vehicles rise in popularity among Colorado's younger population.

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What happened

A new Colorado law that takes effect August 12 aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as these type of vehicles rise in popularity among Colorado's younger population.

Why it matters

The law, HB26-1079, changes requirements for minors to be able to get a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license, according to Colorado State Patrol Trooper Huner Mathews.

Common ground

Previously, anyone over the age of 21 could consent for that minor for them to be able to take the course to receive their motorcycle endorsement.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: New Colorado law aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as vehicles rise in popularity?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that For e-motorcycles that go 28 mph or faster and have 750 watts to 4,476 watts of power, riders must be at least 16 years old?
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Claim 1: “For e-motorcycles that go 28 mph or faster and have 750 watts to 4,476 watts of power, riders must be at least 16 years old.”

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The specific age and wattage requirements (16 years old, 750-4,476 watts) are mentioned in one web search result citing Trooper Mathews. Other results are irrelevant (general motorcycle speeds).

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web search NEUTRAL — The fastest production motorcycle for a given year is the unmodified motorcycle with the highest tested top speed that was manufactured in series and available for purchase by the general public.
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Claim 2: “teens and parents can face penalties for breaking the new law and those penalties range from warnings to tickets, varying for each municipality.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results (a dozer rescue, weather maps, UK speeding penalties) and does not mention penalties for HB26-1079 in Colorado.

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web search NEUTRAL — The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points added to your licence. You could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of 3 years …
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Claim 3: “Aurora police began warning parents about the dangers of high-speed electric bikes and motorcycles marketed to teens online”

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No evidence was found after searching for the Aurora police warnings regarding high-speed electric bikes.

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Claim 4: “They will also need a driver's license, and the bike must be registered and the rider must have proof of insurance.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results (YouTube video of a bike, UK DVLA reports, Washington state DMV tests) and does not confirm the specific registration and insurance requirements for these e-motorcycles in Colorado.

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web search NEUTRAL — MPH. Tap to unmute. 2x. Puckipuppy GoldenR e-Bike - Dual Motor 28+? MPH. SpiderWayne 17,396 views 1 year ago. Copy link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPkt3UD5X0o

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web search NEUTRAL — To obtain a driver's license in Washington, you need to pass a knowledge and driving test, provide proof of identity, Social Security number, Washington residential address, and pay the required fee. …
https://dmv-practice-test.com/washington/car/practice-test-1…

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Claim 5: “The new law will now require a legal parent or guardian to give written consent to that minor to be able to obtain that motorcycle endorsement.”

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Multiple sources confirm that the new law (HB26-1079) requires written consent from a legal parent or guardian for a minor to obtain a motorcycle endorsement.

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web search NEUTRAL — The new law will now require a legal parent or guardian to give written consent to that minor to be able to obtain that motorcycle endorsement.
https://www.koaa.com/seeking-solutions/new-colorado-law-aims…

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web search NEUTRAL — HB26-1013: Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) This legislation primarily affects multifamily housing providers that utilize ratio utility billing systems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poidYV7JOTo

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web search NEUTRAL — HB26-1079 puts that authority back where it belongs—with parents. Protect young riders. Motorcycles carry far greater risks than passenger vehicles, especially for minors. Promote common-sense safety.
https://www.brandibradleyforhd39.com/1079-motorcyclewrittenp…

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Claim 6: “Previously, anyone over the age of 21 could consent for that minor for them to be able to take the course to receive their motorcycle endorsement.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists only of dictionary definitions for the word 'prior' and does not contain any information regarding previous Colorado law regarding motorcycle endorsement consent.

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · previous and prior imply existing or occurring earlier, but prior often adds an implication of greater importance.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prior

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web search NEUTRAL — PRIOR definition: 1. existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time: 2. before a…. Learn more.
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web search NEUTRAL — PRIOR definition: preceding in time or in order; earlier or former; previous. See examples of prior used in a sentence.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/prior

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Claim 7: “A new Colorado law that takes effect August 12 aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm a new Colorado law taking effect August 12 aimed at curbing e-motorbike crashes among minors by requiring parental consent for endorsements.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is one of the Mountain states, and part of the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners regio…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02%…
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Claim 8: “The law, HB26-1079, changes requirements for minors to be able to get a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license”

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One web search result explicitly identifies the law as HB26-1079 and states it changes requirements for minors to get a motorcycle endorsement. Other sources mention the law but not the specific bill number.

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web search NEUTRAL — The law, HB26-1079 , changes requirements for minors to be able to get a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license, according to Colorado State Patrol Trooper Huner Mathews.Bill Folsom Promo Sp…
https://www.koaa.com/seeking-solutions/new-colorado-law-aims…

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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado's 2026 legislative session has officially concluded, bringing several housing-related bills that affect both tenants and real estate investors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poidYV7JOTo

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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado riders need a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license before operating any motorcycle on public roads.
https://legalclarity.org/how-to-get-a-motorcycle-endorsement…

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Claim 9: “children under the age of 18 will need to wear a helmet if their e-bike can reach speeds of 28 mph.”

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A specific web search result attributes a statement to Trooper Mathews stating children under 18 need helmets if the e-bike reaches 28 mph. Other sources discuss e-bike classes generally but do not confirm this specific legal requirement for 28 mph bikes in Colorado.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hartman is an unincorporated community and former statutory town in Prowers County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 56 at the 2020 United States census. In 2026 the town was officiall…
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