Oxnard Police Officers responded yesterday to an injury traffic crash involving a Surron electric motorcycle, also known as an E-Motos. According to the Oxnard Police Department, the rider was doing wheelies through the Vons parking lot on Ventura Road when he lost control and crashed into another vehicle. The rider suffered significant injuries in the collision, and the eMoto sustained major damage. Officers learned the rider had been riding recklessly through the parking lot before the crash happened.
A license plate attached to the eMoto caught the officers' attention during the investigation. Further checks showed that the rider had improperly registered the Surron as a moped, which is a completely different type of vehicle. E-Motos like the Surron are not legal to ride on public roadways in California, although some off-road exceptions may apply in certain areas.
The Oxnard Police Department removed the license plate from the damaged eMoto and sent it back to the DMV.The Oxnard Police Department used this incident to issue a clear reminder to the public. E-Motos and similar electric motorcycles are illegal to operate on public streets and highways. Police stressed that riding or driving any vehicle recklessly, including doing wheelies in parking lots, puts the rider and everyone around them at serious risk.
These types of powerful electric vehicles may look fun, but they are not street legal and can be extremely dangerous when used improperly. Reckless riding not only endangers the person on the eMoto but also innocent drivers, shoppers, and pedestrians in the area.
This crash highlights growing concerns about the increasing number of eBike and eMoto incidents across Ventura County. Many of these machines are being used or modified in ways that violate California vehicle laws. Law enforcement says they will continue cracking down on the illegal street use of off-road vehicles.
If you have any questions about eBikes, eMotos, or other traffic-related rules, feel free to reach out to the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit.
Officers are available to answer questions and provide information on what is legal and what is not when it comes to electric-powered vehicles.
Key Takeaway from Oxnard PD: Stay safe, follow the rules, and avoid reckless behavior on any vehicle, especially ones that are not street legal.
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Published: Jul 9, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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