The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance June 21 to prohibit people from assembling or disassembling bicycles in the public right-of-way. The ordinance was approved with a 9 to 3 vote, with councilors Mike Bonin, Nithya Raman, and Marqueece Harris-Dawson opposing. Councilman Joe Buscaino said it would prevent “bicycle chop shops,” in which people…
Los Angeles Bans Bicycle ‘Chop Shops’ to Reduce Theft
Los Angeles Tentatively OKs Law Banning Bicycle Assembly on Sidewalks
LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council tentatively approved an ordinance on June 14 to prohibit people from assembling or disassembling bicycles in the public right-of-way. A motion to have the ordinance drafted was introduced by Councilman Joe Buscaino and passed the city council 10–4 on Feb. 8, with council members Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Curren…
San Clemente Considering Law Against Bicycle ‘Chop Shops’
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.—City officials agreed May 3 to explore a possible new law other Southern California cities have recently passed that prohibits the sale or repair of bikes on public property—otherwise known as “chop shops.” “Generally, my default position on public policy is not to restrict the rights of people to do what they want…
Los Angeles Seeks Law to Prevent ‘Bicycle Chop Shops’
LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council voted Feb. 8 to instruct the City Attorney’s Office to draft an ordinance that would prohibit people from assembling, disassembling, and selling their bicycles in the public right-of-way. The motion, introduced by Councilman Joe Buscaino, passed 10-4, with council members Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Curren Price, and Mike Bonin…
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