The Rise of Teenagers on Electric Bikes in Southern California
Authorities in a Southern California city are sounding the alarm about a concerning trend involving teenagers riding electric bikes in neighborhoods. Reports indicate that these teenagers are not only riding recklessly, but they are also causing harm to individuals and property, including shooting people with air guns. This has led to a growing sense of unease and fear in the affected areas.
Community Response and Law Enforcement Action
In response to these incidents, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Lake Forest office has issued a call for help to parents. They are urging parents to be vigilant and address the dangerous behavior of these teenagers. Law enforcement officers have increased patrols in the affected areas and have impounded several e-scooters that were used in the incidents. The authorities are also reminding the public that certain electric motorcycles are not road legal and can only be used off-highway.
Escalating Incidents and City-wide Concerns
The situation has escalated to the point where cities like Huntington Beach are implementing new use restrictions to address the rise in complaints and injuries related to teenagers riding e-bikes. Additionally, in another incident further north, a group of electric bikers caused chaos by firing illegal fireworks into a crowd at the Hermosa Beach Pier, further highlighting the need for increased vigilance and enforcement.
