E-MOTORCYCLES are not street-legal (HBPD photo).

The father of two boys involved in several incidents of illegal operation of off-highway electric motorcycles on city streets in Huntington Beach has been charged by the Orange County District Attorney with child endangerment and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

According to the HBPD, the three incidents took place between September and November 2025 and involved the same Talaria Sting MX-4 e-motorcycle, which are not legal to operate on public roadways.

In the first incident, the vehicle was impounded, but released when it was registered as an off-highway vehicle.

The second incident saw the e-motorcycle impounded for 30 days for unlawful roadway operation, but was released early on the father’s promise to make sure the behavior by his sons would stop, and his intention to sell the vehicle.

A third incident of the same e-motorcycle being operated on city streets led to a third impoundment that is continuing.

“Let this serve as a clear warning,” reads the statement buy HBPD on social media. “Off-highway e-motorcycles are not legal e-bikes and do not belong on public streets. Allowing minors to operate these vehicles on roadways is illegal, dangerous and puts lives at risk.”