The Brief
- Large groups of ATV and e-bike riders are staging “ride-outs” through downtown Los Angeles, often zipping through traffic and running red lights.
- The LAPD is defending a “hands-off” approach, citing a “balance test” where the risk of a high-speed chase outweighs the benefit of citing riders for minor infractions.
- Community supporters argue these events provide a safe alternative to gangs, while critics and concerned parents worry about the lack of enforcement and potential for accidents.
LOS ANGELES – A group of riders on all-terrain vehicles, e-bikes, and motorcycles recently took over the streets of downtown Los Angeles in a “ride-out.”
While the convoy was seen blowing through red lights and performing stunts, the Los Angeles Police Department has defended its decision not to intervene.
What we know:…