A recent traffic enforcement operation targeting disruptive and reckless e-bike and e-motorcycle riders in three Los Angeles County cities resulted in one arrest, multiple vehicle tows and more than two dozen citations, authorities said Friday.
The operation was conducted by a traffic unit in Agoura Hills, Calabasas and Westlake Village, said the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). Deputies reported one arrest involving a juvenile who failed to obey a lawful order after fleeing from a traffic stop.
During the enforcement effort, authorities towed seven vehicles and issued 23 citations. Violations included unsafe speed, failure to yield, cell phone use, running a stop sign, and riding without a helmet by someone under 18 years old, among several other infractions.
Officials said the operation comes amid growing concerns about e-bike safety.
Emergency room visits related to e-bike incidents have surged, resulting in a significant increase in head trauma, fractures and internal injuries, authorities said.
Law enforcement officials urged parents to educate themselves and their children about e-bike classification laws, safe riding practices and the rules of the road.
Authorities said the enforcement efforts are part of an ongoing commitment to keep youth and the broader community safe.
Residents who want to report e-bike or e-motorcycle nuisance activity within the jurisdiction can email LHS Traffic Sgt. Arens at jcarens@lasd.org to help authorities identify locations for future operations.
Officials encouraged the public to report concerns under the message: “See something, say something.”