On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Santa Monica Police officers arrested a minibike rider at Ocean Front Walk following a reckless driving incident. The rider, who was seen driving erratically on Ocean Avenue, failed to comply with a traffic stop initiated by the officers and attempted to flee. A pursuit ensued, and officers apprehended the suspect a few blocks away near Ocean Front Walk at Santa Monica Beach.
The minibike, which lacked registration and a license plate, was impounded by police. Minibikes, often referred to as pocket bikes or mini-choppers, do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and therefore cannot be registered or operated on public streets due to the absence of necessary safety features and equipment required by law. The rider is likely to face charges of evading police and failure to stop for law enforcement.
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