Orange County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
• Agency Response
Response to:
E-Bikes Friend or Foe
DShawver@StantonCA.gov*
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
The majority of Orange County's 34 cities do not have ordinances or policies in place, which makes it difficult to address the safe operation and regulation of E-bikes leading to confusion. The responded agrees with the finding. Based on the information presented in the Grand Jury's report, the City agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Due to the increasing incidence of E-bike injuries and deaths, there is a need for consistent and accurate tracking by law enforcement and first responders, which does not exist now. The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. The City disagrees with this finding. The City is served by the Orange County Sheriff's Department and Orange County Fire Authority, both of which have accurate tracking mechanisms in place specific to E-bike related incidents. Community Pride & Forward Vision 7800 Katella Avenue Stanton, CA 90680 P | (714) 890-4245 F | (714) 890-1443 DShawver@StantonCA.gov www.StantonCA.gov
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
deaths involving E-bikes by December 1, 2024. Presiding Judge of the The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the Superior Court 700 Civic Center Drive West implemented action. Santa Ana, CA 92701 The City is served by the Orange County Sheriff's Department and Orange County Fire Authority, both of which respond to and track accidents, injuries and deaths involving E- bikes. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager, at (714) 890-4277 or via email at HShinheydorn@StantonCA.gov. Respectfully, Carol Warren Mayor Pro Tem Orange County Grand Jury Cc: 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 Community Pride & Forward Vision
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