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Newport Beach council unanimously approves e‑bike code changes, impoundment and diversion program
Summary
The City Council approved amendments to the municipal bicycle code to add e‑bike definitions, allow impoundment for unsafe riding, create a diversion training program for violators and adopt an updated sidewalk‑cycling map; the measure passed unanimously after public comment and council discussion.
The Newport Beach City Council on Nov. 4 voted unanimously to approve amendments to Chapter 12.56 of the municipal code designed to improve bicycle and electric‑bike safety, expand enforcement options and adopt a revised sidewalk‑cycling map.
Public Works Director Dave Webb and Assistant City Attorney Yolanda Somerville described the changes as an enforcement‑and‑education package that reflects growing e‑bike use. The revisions add specific e‑bike definitions, define behaviors that constitute unsafe riding, and provide new enforcement tools including impoundment for…
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