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Council adopts new e‑bike rules, pairs enforcement with public education and asks for a 6‑month report
Summary
The council approved an ordinance that creates enforceable municipal rules for electric bicycles, adds penalties for minors and parents in some cases, and directs the police department to begin an education campaign and return in six months with usage and enforcement data.
The Laguna Beach City Council approved a local ordinance to regulate e‑bikes and similar electric personal mobility devices in public areas, pairing new enforcement tools with an education plan focused on schools and the community.
What changed: The new municipal code updates create enforceable local restrictions for e‑bikes on boardwalks, park areas and other restricted zones where the city already regulates pedal bicycles. The ordinance gives…
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