E-Bike Enforcement Operation In Seal Beach Sees Success

SEAL BEACH, CA — The City of Seal Beach is cracking down on illegal e-bike riding, after the city's police department led a coordinated e-bike enforcement operation throughout the city.

According to Seal Beach Police Department Chief Michael Henderson, the mission was led to ensure compliance with California e-bike laws and local municipal codes while prioritizing community safety.

"E-bikes are becoming more popular across our community, but with that growth comes safety concerns," Henderson told Patch. "Our priority is keeping riders, pedestrians, and drivers safe. By combining education with enforcement, we are addressing unsafe behaviors and helping our residents better understand the laws designed to protect them."

As a part of the operation, the SBPD officers engaged with riders directly, educating them on e-bike laws through dialogue and written pamphlets, Henderson said.

Here's the run-down on the latest e-bike enforcement operation in Seal Beach:

• One misdemeanor arrest.
• Three electric motorcycle impounds.
• Eight field interviews.
• Twenty-two enforcement stops for various violations.
• Eight citations issued.
• One gas-powered motorcycle stop.

Enforcement took place citywide, including on Seal Beach Boulevard, beach paths, the boardwalk, the River's End trailhead, school zones, residential neighborhoods and major roadways.