San Clemente Pushes E-Bike Ban Forward After Safety Hazard Concerns

A boy rides an e-bike with his surfboard along the beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., on May 20, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.—After nearly 370 comments from concerned citizens were recorded, the San Clemente City Council moved forward Dec. 21 to ban the use of bicycles and electric bicycles (e-bikes) along the beach, pier, and all trails within the city.

“It’s dangerous, problematic, and of concern,” Councilman Steve Knoblock said during the meeting. “I have no problem supporting a prohibition on e-bikes on the beach trail.”