ENCINITAS — The city is seeking to follow the lead of other San Diego County cities by strengthening and clarifying its laws governing e-bikes.
Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara introduced a series of proposed ordinances at Wednesday’s City Council meeting — unanimously approved by the legislative body — in response to rising e-bike ridership and growing safety concerns. According to city documents, the proposed code amendments fall into four categories:
• Enforcement tools authorizing the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office to temporarily impound e-bikes for reckless behavior or a third offense, particularly in high-traffic areas such as along Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas…