By City News Service
Jan 30, 2021
MANHATTAN BEACH (CNS) - Manhattan Beach police will begin an increased enforcement effort today targeting traffic violations by people riding electric bicycles.
“Over the last several months, electric bikes -- e-bikes -- have become very popular throughout the South Bay and Manhattan Beach,'' police Sgt. Tim Zins said in a statement. “With the popularity of these e-bikes, we have had some safety concerns and violations of the law.''
Police have received complaints about children and adults not wearing helmets, along with collisions between pedestrians and e-bike riders, Zins said.
“During these difficult times, we encourage our residents to get out and exercise safely,'' Zins said. “You can help in this endeavor by educating yourselves and your children on the laws of electric bicycles in California as well as the related Manhattan Beach Municipal Codes.''