Scores of minibike riders penned in and arrested on 6th Street Bridge
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Los Angeles police arrested over 70 minibike riders, many minors, who were illegally operating motorized minibikes on the 6th Street Bridge, performing stunts and blocking traffic.
- The LAPD impounded 78 minibikes and pocket bikes during the operation, which was coordinated based on prior intelligence about the planned takeover.
- All violators received citations for riding illegal bikes on city streets, and parents were notified to take custody of juvenile offenders at the scene.
- The operation involved multiple agencies, including the California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and resulted in 78 misdemeanor arrests and impoundment of two vehicles aiding the riders.
- Minibikes are illegal to operate on public streets or sidewalks in California as they do not meet DMV safety standards and are only permitted on private property with owner consent.
