E-Bike Ordinance
The Brea City Council adopted a new e-bike ordinance that took effect on January 2, 2025.
The intent of the ordinance is to focus enforcement on reckless or destructive behaviors, as well as actions that pose a danger to the shared use of streets and trails by pedestrians and vehicles. The ordinance covers all “electronic mobility devices” (e-bikes, mobility devices, motorized scooters, skateboards, and pocket bikes) and aligns with the City’s existing regulations for bicycles, skateboards, and roller skates. The ordinance calls for violators to be fined, but also gives the Brea Police Department the option to refer juvenile offenders and their parents to e-bike education programs in lieu of paying a fine.
The e-bike ordinance is in response to an Orange County Grand Jury report titled, E-bikes: Friend or Foe. Released in June 2024, the report highlighted the lack of established regulations for e-bike use in the county. One of the report’s recommendations was for each city in Orange County to create an ordinance to address this gap. In response, the Brea Police Department, the City of Brea, and the Brea Olinda Unified School District all collaborated to address the Grand Jury’s findings and recommendations. Following the approach used for most traffic-related issues, a three-pronged strategy was developed with focus on education, engineering, and enforcement.
The Brea Police Department has developed an engaging e-bike safety class, offering an interactive opportunity to learn essential safety information about e-bikes. Below are the upcoming class dates.
- Tuesday, January 13 • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Brea Olinda High School Cafeteria • 789 Wildcat Way, Brea
- Wednesday, March 11 • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Brea Olinda High School Cafeteria • 789 Wildcat Way, Brea
- Monday, July 27 • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Brea Olinda High School Cafeteria • 789 Wildcat Way, Brea
Visit the Brea Olinda Unified School District website to register for classes and for more information.