Administrative
Report
N.1., File # 24-0618 Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
TITLE
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING E-BIKE USE IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In December 2023, the City Council requested that the Police Department provide a six-month update on electric bicycle (e-bike) use in the City. The Police Department was directed to report back with an update on e-bike enforcement actions, community engagement efforts, public feedback on ebikes, the current status of legislation, and the reestablishment of a bicycle diversion course through the Los Angeles (L.A.) County Courts system by the City Attorney’s Office.
BACKGROUND
Over the last several years, e-bikes have become increasingly popular in the City of Redondo Beach and surrounding areas due to the advantages they provide over traditional bicycles. With the surge in popularity and usage, the Police Department has seen an increase in complaints regarding e-bike riders violating traffic laws throughout the City. The usage and related traffic issues have become increasingly apparent as it pertains to the community’s youth, particularly students in middle school and high school, who operate e-bikes, but have not yet obtained a driver’s license.
Within the past six months, the Police Department has been actively enforcing laws concerning ebikes, resulting in the issuance of over 100 e-bike citations. The primary infractions leading to these citations are absence of helmets, failure to stop at posted stop signs, and riding with passengers illegally. Additionally, the Police Department has partnered with the Hermosa Beach Police Department, Manhattan Beach Police Department, and the El Segundo Police Department to assist with a rotating monthly, multi-jurisdictional e-bike enforcement detail in each city. These varied enforcement techniques reflect the Police Department’s commitment to promoting safety and compliance among e-bike riders in the community.
Along with enforcement efforts, the Police Department conducted several community outreach events throughout the City to address e-bike concerns. These community outreach events included two town hall style meetings with one event hosted at Alta Vista Park and another at Anderson Park.
The meetings were promoted through numerous channels, including South Bay Alert, Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor, and Ring Neighborhood Watch. These platforms notified tens of thousands of people to inform them about the outreach events.
The Police Department also attended business association meetings, typically comprised of local
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The Police Department also attended business association meetings, typically comprised of local stakeholders, business owners, and City officials, including the North Redondo Beach Business Association and the Riviera Village Association. At these meetings, staff sought specific feedback from the membership to better understand how e-bike usage has impacted their businesses.
The Police Department hosted a joint Neighborhood Watch Block Captain/Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association meeting, and collected feedback regarding e-bikes from the members of these groups. This meeting was attended by approximately fifty members of each group.
On February 1, 2024, the Police Department used a social media poll to gather feedback from the community regarding the topic of e-bikes including: problems we face, potential legislation, community-based issues, and infrastructure solutions.
The Police Department hosted its own E-Bike Safety Seminar at Redondo Union High School which was aimed at parents and students who currently ride e-bikes, or may do so in the future. The training was promoted through numerous channels, including South Bay Alert, Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor, Ring Neighbors, and Neighborhood Watch. Again, these platforms reached tens of thousands of people about the seminar. Notice of the training was also disbursed through all of the Redondo Beach Unified School District channels, reaching all students and parents in the District.
This seminar was attended by approximately twenty-five people. At the conclusion of the seminar, there was a live question and answer session with the attendees.
A Police Department Community Services Unit Officer met with two members of an e-bike recreation group known as “E CREW LA,” which is comprised of approximately four hundred total members.
This was an informal discussion organized to obtain feedback from residents and patrons of Redondo Beach who heavily support the use of e-bikes for the benefits they provide.
The Police Department hosted a “Bicycle Rodeo” safety training course which was produced with funding from an Office of Traffic Safety Grant. Fifty-five children, ranging in ages from elementary to middle school, attended the training course, which consisted of classroom instruction and a practical scenario closed road course. All of the training was designed to provide education and safety tips to the children riding bicycles and e-bikes. The training day was concluded with a snow cone social, which was hosted by the Redondo Beach Police Department’s Community Services Unit.
After conducting these meetings and outreach to obtain community feedback, there were several common complaints and solutions proposed by the participants involved. Below is an outline and summary of the most frequent feedback received:
· Enforcement - The most common complaint was traffic law violations, mostly perceived as being committed by youthful or juvenile e-bike riders. Intuitively, the most common proposed solution was heavy enforcement by the Police Department. Most expressed concern that punishments were not adequate, and that parents of the juvenile violators should also be subject to some sort of consequence.
· Licensure/Education - The most common solution proposed was requiring some sort of education or licensure for riding an e-bike. Ideas on a more localized level were proposed.
This included incentivizing local programs to educate riders on safety by managing privileges of juvenile riders (such as having to pass a class to be able to park an e-bike on a school
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of juvenile riders (such as having to pass a class to be able to park an e-bike on a school campus). Ideas on a larger scale were also proposed, such as state laws requiring a driver’s license to be obtained to legally ride an e-bike.
· Infrastructure - The Police Department received feedback, yet to a lesser degree, regarding infrastructure changes, such as adapting a “bike-friendly” travel route map for the City that can be promoted and shared with residents and patrons. Infrastructure solutions that were suggested also included adding more substantial and accommodating bicycle lanes, and bicycle paths, throughout the City.
The City Council additionally requested a follow-up on the status of California Assembly Bill 530 (AB 530). AB 530, as written, would prohibit a person under 12 years of age from operating any class of e-bike. The bill would state the intent of the Legislature to create an e-bike license program with an online written test and a state-issued photo identification for those persons without a valid driver’s license, prohibit persons under 12 years of age from riding e-bikes, and create a stakeholders working group composed of the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the Transportation Agency, bicycle groups, policy and fiscal staff, and other relevant stakeholders to work on recommendations to establish an e-bike training program and license.
Because AB 530 would prohibit certain persons from riding e-bikes, the violation of which would be a crime, the Bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. AB 530 would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
On February 1, 2024 California Assembly Bill 530 failed at the Legislative Committee level.
On February 8, 2024, California Assembly Bill 2234 (AB 2234) was introduced. AB 2234 would issue a skills waiver containing specific information, in an electronic format, to each person who completes an e-bike safety and training program developed by the California Highway Patrol. AB 2234 would state the intent of the Legislature to create a diversion program, comprised of traffic safety training and community service, for a person who is cited for a traffic violation while operating an e-bike.
AB 2234 would also prohibit a person under 12 years of age from operating an electric bicycle of any class. Currently, a person under 16 years of age cannot operate a class 3 electric bicycle. The bill would require a person who does not possess a valid driver’s license to have an issued skills waiver, and a valid state-issued identification card in their immediate possession when operating an electric bicycle of any class.
AB 2234 is a pilot program only within the County or unincorporated areas of San Diego.
City Council requested that the City Attorney’s Office inquire about the reestablishment of the bicycle diversion program through the L.A. County Court system. Prior to 2020, the L.A. County Torrance Municipal Court’s Traffic Court allowed individuals who received bicycle traffic citations to attend a diversion program. Once the individual showed completion of the diversion course, their bicycle traffic citation would be dismissed. As the courts system began to return to normalcy after the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Torrance Traffic Court was moved to a different L.A. County Municipal Courthouse, and the bicycle diversion program no longer existed. The Redondo Beach City
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Courthouse, and the bicycle diversion program no longer existed. The Redondo Beach City Attorney’s Office is in the process of coordinating with the L.A. County Court system on the possibility of reestablishing a bicycle diversion program.
Due to the increase in citizen complaints regarding e-bike riders violating traffic laws, two South Bay cities adopted urgency ordinances creating administrative penalties for violations, with fine amounts established through the respective cities governing bodies. The majority of the regulations adopted through the urgency ordinances duplicate existing laws found in the California Vehicle Code and/or the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.
In September of 2023, the City of Manhattan Beach City Council adopted an urgency ordinance amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code establishing a speed limit, safety and operational standards, and location restrictions for bicycles, e-bikes, and motorized bicycles. The City Council also established administrative fines associated with violations of this ordinance that are increased with each subsequent violation within one year. If the violation is committed by a minor, the minor’s parents may be cited and fined for the violations of the ordinance.
In June of 2024, the City of Hermosa Beach City Council adopted an urgency ordinance amending the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code establishing safety and operational standards, location restrictions for e-bikes and any other electric motorized conveyance (i.e. motor-driven cycle, pocket bike or electric motorcycle), along with the ability of impounding e-bikes ridden by juveniles under the age of 18 who violate this ordinance. Those e-bikes would be released to a responsible adult upon payment of a towing fee.
Starting in August of 2024, the Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD) will offer, all students, in grades six through eight, who wish to park their e-bikes at any RBUSD school site, ebike training through a local partner “E-Bike Sense.” In August, Parras Middle School and Adams Middle School will host a series of certification courses wherein students will receive one hour of instruction in a classroom on the safe use of e-bikes, as well as one hour of practice on a closed course at the school site. Successful completion of the course will earn the student an e-bike sticker which will allow them to park their e-bike at any RBUSD school site. Students who do not participate will be restricted from parking their e-bike at RBUSD school sites as their e-bikes will be randomly checked by administration and campus supervisors. Subsequent trainings will be offered through the year as needed, as students receive e-bikes as gifts throughout the year. Students may also participate in other pre-approved courses at more convenient times to earn a sticker in the months following September. RBUSD hopes to have 600-800 students trained by the end of September.
As detailed in this report, the Police Department has taken significant steps to examine and address issues involving e-bikes. This has included heightened enforcement efforts, active monitoring of any legislative progress, proactive community outreach, and contacting the City Attorney’s Office for possible follow-up with reestablishing a bicycle diversion program with the L.A. County Courts System. Additionally, the Police Department has collected information from other South Bay cities that have updated their municipal codes for e-bike enforcement and discussed how the Redondo Beach Unified School District is addressing the community’s call for enhanced e-bike education and enforcement.
This item provides an opportunity for Council to discuss these efforts as well and discuss possible options to further address e-bike safety and enforcement in the City of Redondo Beach.
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COORDINATION
The Police Department coordinated the preparation of this report with the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The enforcement and outreach efforts currently conducted by the Police Department are funded through the Police Department’s annual operating budget. The Bicycle Rodeo safety training course was provided using funding from an Office of Traffic Safety Grant.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Presentation - City Council, August 6, 2024
· E-Bike Law Comparison
5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 6, 2024
Chief Joe Hoffman
Redondo Beach City Council
Six Month E-Bike Update
6 CITY COUNCIL SIX MONTH
E-BIKE UPDATE REQUESTS
▪ Status of Increased Enforcement
▪ Status of Community Meetings, Outreach and Feedback
▪ Status of Assembly Bills
▪ Status of Bicycle Diversion programs
▪ Status of enforcement statutes
7 REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
INCREASED E-BIKE ENFORCEMENT
In the past 6 months, the Redondo Beach Police Department has been actively enforcing laws concerning E-Bikes, resulting in the issuance of The primary infractions leading to these citations were the following:
Absence of Helmets
Failure to Stop at Posted Stop Signs
Riding with Passengers Illegally
8 REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND E-BIKE FEEDBACK
The Police Department conducted several community outreach events throughout the City in regards to E-Bike concerns. Below are the following events the Police Department hosted or attended:
Town Hall Style Meetings at Alta Vista Park and Anderson Park North Redondo Beach Business Association and Riviera Village Association Meetings Neighborhood Watch Block Captain/Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Meeting Social Media Polling
E-Bike Safety Seminar at Redondo Union High School
Meeting with Local E-Bike Recreation Group (E Crew LA)
Police Department hosted Bike Rodeo
9 REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND E-BIKE FEEDBACK
After conducting this outreach and obtaining community feedback, there were several overlapping complaints and solutions proposed.
Below is a summary of the most common feedback:
Traffic Law Violations Primarily by Youthful or Juvenile Riders Increased Enforcement Needed
Punishments Not Adequate for Offenders
Parents of Juvenile Violators should also receive Consequences Some Type of Education or Licensure should be Required for Riding an E-Bike Continued on Next Page 10
REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND E-BIKE FEEDBACK
Summary of the most common feedback continued:
Establishing “Bike Friendly” Travel Map in the City that can be Shared with Residents and Patrons
Managing Privileges of Juvenile Riders
(Such as having to pass a class to be able to park an E-Bike on a School Campus) State Law Requiring a Driver’s License to Legally Ride an E-Bike More Bicycle Lanes and Paths throughout the City
11 STATUS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 530
This Bill would prohibit a person under 12 years
of age from operating an E-Bike of any class.
The Bill would create an E-Bike License
Program with an online written test and a
State-Issued Photo Identification for those
without a Valid Driver’s License.
On February 1, 2024 California Assembly Bill
530 failed at the Legislative Committee level.
12 REESTABLISHMENT OF A
BICYCLE DIVERSION PROGRAM
Prior to 2020, the L.A. County Torrance Municipal Court’s Traffic Court allowed individuals who had received a bicycle traffic citation to attend a Diversion Program. Once the individual showed their completion of the Diversion Course, their bicycle traffic citation was dismissed.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Torrance Traffic Court was moved to another L.A. County Municipal Courthouse and the Bicycle Diversion Program no longer existed.
THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IS EXPLORING THE REESTABLISHMENT OF A DIVERSION PROGRAM THROUGH THE L.A. COUNTY COURTS SYSTEM. 13 California Assembly Bill 2234 was introduced on February 8, 2024, and was last amended June 13, 2024. If adopted, this Bill, “The San Diego Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program,” would authorize the local authority within the County of San Diego to adopt an ordinance or resolution that would prohibit a person under 12 years of age from operating a class 1 or 2 electric bicycle.
STATE UPDATE
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 2234
CLASS 1 ELECTRIC BICYCLE CLASS 2 ELECTRIC BICYCLE CLASS 3 ELECTRIC BICYCLE A bicycle equipped with a
motor that provides
assistance only when the rider
is pedaling and ceases to
provide assistance when the
bicycle reaches the speed of
20 miles per hour.
A bicycle equipped with a
motor that may be used
exclusively to propel the
bicycle and is not capable of
providing assistance when the
bicycle reaches the speed of
20 miles per hour.
A bicycle equipped with a
speedometer and a motor that
provides assistance only when
the rider is pedaling, and that
ceases to provide assistance
when the bicycle reaches the
speed of 28 miles per hour.
Existing Law Prohibits a Person Under 16 Years of Age from Operating a Class 3 Electric Bicycle. 14 LOCAL UPDATES:
MANHATTAN BEACH
In September of 2023, the City of Manhattan Beach City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance amending the Manhattan
Beach Municipal Code establishing the following for E-Bikes:
• Speed Limit
• Safety and Operational Standards
• Location Restrictions
• Fines Associated with Violations of the Ordinance that are Increased with Each Subsequent Violation within One Year • If a Minor Commits a Violation, Parents may be Cited and Fined for the Violations of the Ordinance
15 LOCAL UPDATES:
HERMOSA BEACH
In June of 2024, the City of Hermosa Beach City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance amending the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code establishing the following for E-Bikes:
• Safety and Operational Standards
• Location Restrictions
• Ability to Impound E-Bikes ridden by Juveniles under the Age of 18 who Violate the Ordinance. Following the Impound, E-Bikes would only be Released to a Responsible Adult upon Payment of a Tow Fee.
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SOUTH BAY COMPARISONS
MC (ADMIN) VS. CVC SECTIONS
VIOLATION REDONDO BEACH HERMOSA BEACH MANHATTAN BEACH
Failure to Stop at Stop Sign 22450 (a) CVC 10.12.170 (D)(2) M.C. (Shall obey all traffic signs/signals)
3.01.020 (M) M.C.
(Shall stop for all highways and
traffic signals)
Red Light Violation 21453 (a) CVC 10.12.170 (D)(2) M.C. (Shall obey all traffic signs/signals)
3.01.020 (M) M.C.
(Shall stop for all highways and
traffic signals)
Speeding 22350 CVC 10.12.175 (A)(1) M.C. (Unsafe Manner)
12.20.230 (E) M.C. (The Strand)
3.01.020 (O) M.C.
(Faster than Reasonable for
Conditions)
Stunt Riding 23103 CVC 10.12.175 (A)(1) M.C. (Unsafe Manner)
12.20.230 (D) M.C. (The Strand)
3.01.020 (K)(L) M.C.
(Racing, Stunt activity)
Wrong Way on the Roadway 21650.1 CVC
10.12.170 (D)(1) M.C.
(Same direction as vehicles close to right
curb or roadway)
3.01.020 (F) M.C.
(Must ride close right curb of
roadway)
Helmets
21212(a) CVC
(<18 Yrs Old)
21213(b) CVC
(Class 3 E-Bike any age must
have helmet)
10.12.175 (A)(2) M.C. 3.01.020 (S) M.C.
Riding with a Passenger 21204(b) CVC 10.12.175 (A)(5) M.C. 3.01.020 (I) M.C 17 LOCAL UPDATES:
REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Starting in August of 2024, the Redondo Beach Unified School District will offer E-Bike Training, through a local partner, to All Students in Grades 6 though 8 who wish to park their e-bikes at any RBUSD school site. The E-Bike Training course will consist of 1 hour of class room instruction and 1 hour of practical instruction.
After successful completion of the course, students will be issued a sticker to place on their E-Bikes which will allow them to park at RBUSD school sites. E-bikes will be randomly checked by Administration and Campus Supervisors for sticker compliance.
RBUSD hopes to have 600-800 students trained by the end of September 2024. 18 REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
E-BIKE RECOMMENDATIONS
▪ Review options for bicycle diversion
through City Attorney’s office.
▪ Continue Education /
Outreach
▪ Continue Enforcement of State
and Local Laws
▪ Continue multi-jurisdictional
enforcement details
▪ Monitor and Report back on
pending legislation
19 City of Hermosa Beach and City of Manhattan Beach
VS
City of Redondo Beach
E-Bike Laws
1. Hermosa Beach
12.20.230(A) HBMC
Illegal to use any electric-propelled power e-bike on the Strand walkway and the Pier Plaza.
Redondo Beach
3-1.03 RBMC
Wherever it is determined by the Council that the riding of bicycles, skateboards, or roller skates on any sidewalk, ramp, or parking structure area within the City creates a hazard to the public, the Council by resolution, may prohibit such bicycle, skateboard, and roller skate riding at specific location by directing the installation of proper signs and notices deemed necessary to properly inform the public of such restrictions.
2. Hermosa Beach
10.12.170(A) HBMC
Prohibited from riding any bicycle on or over any sidewalk or part of sidewalk within a commercial zone in the city.
Redondo Beach
3-1.04 RBMC
It is unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle, skateboard, or roller skates on any sidewalk properly posted or signed prohibiting such riding.
3. Hermosa Beach
10.12.170(D)(1) HBMC
Must travel in the same direction as vehicles and as close to the right-hand curb edge of the roadway.
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21650.1 CVC
Must travel in the same direction as vehicles and as close to the right-hand curb edge of the roadway.
4. Hermosa Beach
10.12.170(D)(2)
All persons shall obey applicable traffic regulations signs and signals.
Redondo Beach
21461(a) CVC
Prohibits drivers from disobeying traffic signs and signals. 22450(A) CVC
Must stop at posted stop signs.
21453(A) CVC
Must stop at red lights.
5. Hermosa Beach
10.12.170(D)(3) HBMC
No person shall weave in and out of traffic or operate a bicycle in a manner that is hazardous, impedes or interferes with the normal flow of traffic.
Redondo Beach
22107 CVC
Unsafe lane change.
22400(a) CVC
Impeding traffic.
6. Hermosa Beach
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No person shall ride or operate an e-bike in an unsafe manner. Unsafe manner means operating in such a way as to constitute a danger to the operator, a passenger, other motorists, other riders, or pedestrians in the area.
Redondo Beach
23103(A) CVC
Reckless driving.
7. Hermosa Beach
10.12.175(A)((3)
No riding on the Greenbelt.
Redondo Beach
3-1.03 RBMC
Wherever it is determined by the Council that the riding of bicycles, skateboards, or roller skates on any sidewalk, ramp, or parking structure area within the City creates a hazard to the public, the Council by resolution, may prohibit such bicycle, skateboard, and roller skate riding at specific location by directing the installation of proper signs and notices deemed necessary to properly inform the public of such restrictions.
8. Hermosa Beach
10.12.175(A)(4) HBMC
Driving under the influence of alcoholic beverage and/or drug on any street, highway, path, lane or any area of the city.
Redondo Beach
21200.5 CVC
Operating a bicycle under the influence.
647(f) PC
Drunk in public.
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Hermosa Beach
10.12.175(A)(5) HBMC
Passenger must be seated upon a separate seat attached to the bicycle.
Redondo Beach
21204(b) CVC
Passenger must be seated upon a separate seat attached to the bicycle.
10. Hermosa Beach
10.12.175(A)(2) HBMC
Riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
Redondo Beach
21212(a) CVC
Riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
11. Hermosa Beach
10.12.17(C) HBMC
If a juvenile is cited for violating this section, the City officer issuing the citation may impound the electric bicycle, motor-driven cycle, pocket bike or any other electric or motorized conveyance to the Hermosa Beach Police Department, such that the electric bicycle, motordriven cycle, pocket bike or any other electric or motorized conveyance shall be released to a responsible adult upon payment of the impound fee established by the City Council.
Redondo Beach
21721(a) CVC
Removal and seizure of a pocket bike which shall be held for a minimum of 48 hours. *At this time Surrons are being classified as a pocket bike* 23 12.
Hermosa Beach
5.82.010 HBMC
Ensure the rental of electric bicycles in the City is done in such a manner that ensures compliance with the City’s regulations on electric bicycles in the City.
Redondo Beach
No existing law.
1. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020 (C) MBMC
Required to have a bicycle light visible for a distance of 300 feet during darkness.
Redondo Beach
21201(d) CVC
Required to have a bicycle light visible for a distance of 300 feet during darkness.
2. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020 (D) MBMC
No person shall ride or operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle on any sidewalk, except as specifically permitted in this section.
Redondo Beach
3-1.04 RBMC
Riding on sidewalks prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle, skateboard, or roller skates on any sidewalk properly posted or signed prohibiting such riding.
3. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020 (E) MBMC
24 Minors under the age of fourteen (14) years, exercising due care and giving the pedestrian the right-of-way, may ride and operate their bicycles upon the sidewalk, except such sidewalks located adjacent to schools, religious institutions, restaurants, retail stores, the Civic Center, the Joslyn Community Center, the Metlox property, and the Los Angeles County Library.
Redondo Beach
No existing law.
4. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020 (F) MBMC
Each person riding or operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle on a highway or street shall keep such bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle in marked bike lanes.
On streets without bike lanes, such person shall keep the bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle as close to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway as possible, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction, except when preparing to make a left-hand turn; provided, however, if a highway or street carries traffic in one direction only and has two (2) or more marked traffic lanes, such persons may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as possible, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
Redondo Beach
21650.1 CVC
A bicycle operated on a roadway, or the shoulder of a highway, shall be operated in the same direction as vehicles are required to be driven upon the roadway.
5. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020 (G) MBMC
Persons riding or operating bicycles, electric bicycles, or motorized bicycles in the City shall not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of a roadway set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles; and provided, further than minors riding on bicycles on the sidewalk pursuant to subsection (E) shall do so in single file.
Redondo Beach
No existing law.
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Manhattan Beach
3.01.20(H) MBMC
No person riding or operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle shall cling or attach themselves or their bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle to any other moving vehicle or persons in any other vehicle.
Redondo Beach
3.07.806 RBMC
Clinging to Moving Vehicles. Any person riding any bicycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, or any toy vehicle shall not attach the same or himself to any streetcar or moving vehicle upon any roadway.
7. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020 (I) MBMC
No person riding or operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle shall transport another person upon the bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle unless such passenger is seated upon a separate seat attached to the vehicle. If the passenger is four (4) years of age or younger, or weighs forty (40) pounds or less, the seat shall have adequate provision for retaining the passenger in place and for protecting the passenger from the moving parts of the bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle.
Redondo Beach
3-7.805 RBMC
A person operating a motorcycle or bicycle shall not ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto nor carry any other person upon such motorcycle or bicycle other than upon a firmly attached seat to the rear of the operator; nor shall any person ride upon a motorcycle or bicycle other than as authorized by the provisions of this section. 21204(b) CVC
An operator shall not allow a person riding as a passenger, and a person shall not ride as a passenger, on a bicycle upon a highway other than upon or astride a separate seat attached thereto. If the passenger is four years of age or younger, or weighs 40 pounds or less, the seat shall have adequate provision for retaining the passenger in place and for protecting the passenger from the moving parts of the bicycle.
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Manhattan Beach
3.01.020 (J) MBMC
No person riding or operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle in the City shall tow any other vehicle.
Redondo Beach
No existing law
9. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(K) MBMC
No person riding or operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle shall participate in any race or speed contest unless permitted by the City.
Redondo Beach
23103(a) CVC
A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. (b) A person who drives a vehicle in an offstreet parking facility, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 12500, in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.
10. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(L) MBMC
No person riding or operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle shall perform or attempt to perform any acrobatic, fancy or stunt riding.
Redondo Beach
23103(A) CVC
Reckless driving.
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Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(M) MBMC
Every person operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle in the City shall stop for all arterial highways and traffic signals.
Redondo Beach
21453(A) CVC
Must stop at red lights.
12. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(N) MBMC
No person shall park any bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle against windows or parking meters or on a sidewalk such that the bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle obstructs sidewalk accessibility or passage, nor in such manner as to constitute a hazard to pedestrians, traffic or property.
Redondo Beach
3-1.05 RBMC
No person shall park or leave standing any bicycle, skateboard, or wheeled toy upon any sidewalk in any business district or adjacent to any place of public assembly, open or in use, or on any designated bicycle path in such a manner as to hinder or impede the free passage of pedestrians or devices permitted to use such facility.
13. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(O) MBMC
No person shall ride or operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle faster than is reasonable and proper, having due regard for weather, visibility, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the surface and width of the sidewalk, and in no event at a speed that endangers the safety of any person or property.
Redondo Beach
22350 CVC
28 Unsafe speed.
14. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(U) MBMC
Speed limit on the bike path shall not exceed 20 mph.
Redondo Beach
No established law.
15. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(T) MBMC
Must yield to pedestrians at all times.
Redondo Beach
21950(a) CVC
Driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
16. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(S) MBMC
All riders and passengers under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
Redondo Beach
21212(a) CVC
All riders and passengers under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
17. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(R) MBMC
Operating a bicycle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and/or drugs 29 Redondo Beach
21200.5 CVC
Operating a bicycle under the influence.
18. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(Q) MBMC
If involved in an accident, the rider must provide their personal information.
Redondo Beach
21200(a)(2) CVC
A driver must provide their personal information when involved in a traffic accident.
19. Manhattan Beach
3.01.020(P) MBMC
Unable to ride a bicycle upon any playground, park, or school ground where children are playing.
Redondo Beach
3-1.03 RBMC
Wherever it is determined by the Council that the riding of bicycles, skateboards, or roller skates on any sidewalk, ramp, or parking structure area within the City creates a hazard to the to the public, the Council by resolution, may prohibit such bicycle, skateboard, and roller skate riding at specific location by directing the installation of proper signs and notices deemed necessary to properly inform the public of such restrictions. 30