(KRON) -- A juvenile driving an electronic motorcycle was cited for numerous traffic violations after running several stop signs before crashing the vehicle on Sunday, according to the Petaluma Police Department. PPD said officers tried to approach the juvenile at 4:52 p.m. when they saw him "ridi ng recklessly" through stop signs on the e-motorcycle, with a passenger in the rear, near East Washington Place. Petaluma police said the juvenile raced through another stop sign, where they were almost struck by an oncoming vehicle, when officers tried to have them to pull over. Police said the juvenile soon crashed the vehicle when they lost control after hitting a speed bump. They were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries while the passenger was not injured in the incident. Police remind residents that, "Electric motorcycles such as Sur-ron, Talaria, Segway, and E-Ride Pro are off-road vehicles and are not legal to operate on public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or shopping centers. These vehicles are NOT e-bikes and are subject to the same laws as gas-powered motorcycles, which includes obtaining a license/registration/insurance, and helmet regulations." The e-motorcycle was towed at the location, and the juvenile was cited for reckless driving, being an unlicensed driver, not wearing a helmet, and other violations. "We are grateful that both the driver and passenger are okay, but reckless riding -- especially around vehicles and pedestrians could very easily end in tragedy," added police. ...read more read less