DEL MAR, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The City of Del Mar has finalized its e-bike regulations, banning e-bikes from sidewalk riding and mandating helmets for e-bikers.
“It’s a good start, but it’s not enough,” said Don Mosier a former city councilman from Del Mar.
Mosier says when it comes to e-bikes, he’s seen a lot of dangerous riding.
“Get themselves hurt or run into an elderly pedestrian. There’s no good outcome the way things are now,” Mosier said.
The city passed the ordinance to start to rein in some of the wilder behavior from E-bikers
“We want pedestrians to be safe, and we want people driving cars to be safe, because God forbid someone they hit anybody, right, so I think it is a win-win for everybody and most importantly it’s safety for children and that’s my priority,” said Tracy Martinez, the deputy mayor of Del Mar.
However, not all are happy about the new ordinance requiring e-bikes to stay off the sidewalk. Eli Gallagher says sometimes the sidewalk can be a little escape in traffic.
The final ordinance brings Del Mar’s rules in line with Encinitas and Solana Beach.
“It also makes it easier for riders to understand that the three coastal cities are going to abide by the same rules and regulations,” Martinez said.
The new ordinance goes into effect in 30 days.
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