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Residents ask Newport Beach for tougher enforcement of illegal motorcycles and new surf-safety signage
Newport Beach City Council · March 25, 2026
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Summary
Speakers urged the council to increase enforcement against illegal motorcycles on sidewalks and trails and asked the city to post surf-safety signs and consider limited citation authority to protect swimmers and inexperienced surfers.
Two separate public-commenters asked the council to address public-safety concerns on city trails and in the surf.
Michael Alte asked the council to substantially increase enforcement against illegal motorcycles often described as e-bikes but "really motorcycles," saying they are frequently ridden on sidewalks, bike paths and the…
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