Colorado Town Launches Anonymous Reporting System for Illegal Electric Motorcycle Riders

Residents in Parker, Colorado, can now anonymously report unsafe riding activity involving electric motorcycles, dirt bikes, and high-powered e-bikes to local police. The new initiative aims to curb illegal behavior on streets, trails, and in parks.

Police departments across the U.S. are grappling with the rapid rise of electric motorcycles, Sur-Rons, dirt bikes, and powerful e-bikes flooding suburban areas. In response, the Parker Police Department in south Denver has introduced a new tool: the “E-Bike, Dirt Bike, E-Motorcycle Safety Reporting” portal. This online system allows residents to submit reports detailing locations, rider descriptions, and allegedly unsafe behaviors.

The reporting form includes specific options such as:

• Stunt riding
• Unsafe lane changes
• Running stop signs
• No dangerous actions (just riding)

Police emphasize a critical distinction between standard e-bikes—designed for commuting, trails, and recreation—and electric motorcycles, which often cannot be operated safely using pedals alone. Authorities allege that many riders are operating these vehicles without proper licenses, insurance, or registration, while also causing damage to parks, trails, and private property. The issue of illegal electric motorcycle use has escalated nationwide.

The department also highlighted a recent case in California, where a mother was charged with involuntary manslaughter after her 14-year-old son allegedly struck and killed an 81-year-old man while riding an electric motorcycle. Officials warn that such incidents underscore the dangers of improperly used high-powered electric bikes.

The new reporting system creates a crowdsourced enforcement network, enabling residents to anonymously report riders without direct interaction with law enforcement. While some may view this as a step toward improved public safety, others could see it as an expansion of surveillance in everyday transportation.

“This isn’t an e-bike or e-motorcycle issue. It’s a person issue. If kids are running from the police, it’s a parenting issue. Either way, it’s about the person riding and not the mode of transportation.”

Whether Parker’s system becomes a model for other cities or sparks debate over surveillance and micromobility remains uncertain. However, one thing is clear: towns and police departments are increasingly frustrated with high-powered electric motorcycles operating in legal gray areas, particularly as crashes, complaints, and viral social media videos continue to rise.