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E-Bike Ban Backfires in Newport Beach | California News
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Newport Beach schools banned e-bikes on campus, sparking a chaotic backlash as students park bikes on neighborhood streets—blocking sidewalks, inviting theft, and angering residents. While the ban aimed to boost safety, it’s now forcing kids into riskier areas with no secure storage, prompting threats like tire slashing and bike impound notices. City officials are scrambling for solutions, exploring designated parking zones to balance student needs with community concerns—a classic case of unintended consequences everyone’s hoping gets resolved soon.
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