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Council asks city attorney to explore local limits on e-bikes; sheriff to assist with public education
Summary
After council members and residents raised safety concerns about e‑bikes and motorized scooters, the city attorney said state law preempts most local regulation but that San Diego County law allows a county-wide restriction: council requested a follow-up report and directed staff to work with the sheriff on education and enforcement options.
Following several citizen comments and council discussion, the Santee City Council asked city staff and the city attorney to return with an ordinance or resolution that would use local authority where available to restrict certain e-bike use in the city — specifically measures to restrict children under 12 from riding Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes — and to explore…
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