To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A FOLLOW UP REPORT ON E-BIKE USE IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In August 2024, the City Council requested a six-month update on electric bicycle (e-bike) use in the City. Specifically, the Police Department was asked to provide a report on the status of e-bike enforcement actions, community complaints, traffic collision data, and the Department's continued community outreach efforts.
BACKGROUND
The increased use and popularity of e-bikes in Redondo Beach has brought new opportunities and challenges, particularly in terms of safety, regulation, and education. In Redondo Beach, efforts to address these challenges have been continuous and ongoing. These efforts have ranged from proactive enforcement of e-bike laws, to community outreach and educational programs aimed at fostering safer riding practices. This report summarizes the key activities, statistics, and future considerations regarding e-bike safety and enforcement in Redondo Beach.
Enforcement and Citations
From August 2024 to March 2025, the Redondo Beach Police Department responded to approximately 150 calls for service involving e-bikes, resulting in citations, directed enforcement details, and the impounding of illegal electric motorcycles. The majority of the complaints included e-bike riders who failed to stop at posted stop sighs, red light traffic control signals, and otherwise disobeyed the rules of the road.
Additionally, the Redondo Beach Traffic Unit organized a collaborative e-bike enforcement detail with traffic officers from the Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and El Segundo Police Departments. That detail concentrated enforcement efforts around Redondo Union High School. A total of 55 enforcement stops were made, resulting in citations or warnings. Separately, riders were acknowledged for proper e-bike riding and were given gift cards ...
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