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Council hears police plan for proactive e‑bike enforcement near schools
Summary
Council members raised safety concerns about high-powered e‑bikes ridden by juveniles; police said they have issued citations during school days and are conducting proactive enforcement while legal and registration questions are resolved.
Multiple council members described seeing e‑bikes run stop signs and expressed concern about young riders and public safety. A council member asked whether police are enforcing newly enacted state e‑bike rules and when enforcement would increase.
Captain Alba said the department has pursued enforcement around school hours and participates with reserve officers and a motor officer to stop unsafe e‑bike operation. "We are, proactively, making efforts to, do enforcement of these e bikes all the time, especially around school hours," she said, adding that the department issued a number of citations on the first days of school. She also noted legal and logistical complications — for example, unregistered e‑bikes complicate towing and impound procedures — and said she expected clearer guidance and more enforcement in the coming month.
Council members suggested outreach to parents and schools; staff said the police can share pamphlets and that the city newsletter and mailing list can be used to distribute safety information.
