Laguna Beach Police Department Leads Taskforce Operation to Target Speeders, Loud Exhaust, and E-Bike Violations
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – On Saturday, August 10, 2024, officers from the Laguna Beach Police Department led its second multi-agency taskforce operation of the year, focusing on speed violations, loud exhaust and modified vehicle emissions systems, and E-bike/electric motorcycles. This has been a sustained enforcement effort in response to safety and quality of life issues impacting residents throughout Orange County, including coastal communities like Laguna Beach.
Saturday’s deployment included police officers and deputies from Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Orange County Sheriff Department, and the Bureau of Automotive Repair. The following results were achieved through this operation:
- 101 vehicles were stopped and cited for a variety of charges: Of those,
- 15 vehicles were cited for loud exhaust and/or emissions violations
- The highest sound meter reading was 120 dbA
- 41 vehicles were issued citations for speed violations
- The highest speed recorded was on Pacific Coast Highway at 97 MPH in Dana Point
- Five drivers were cited for either being unlicensed or having a suspended license
- Two E-bike drivers were cited for various violations
“Speed and loud exhaust violations continue to compromise the safety and quality of life of our residents. Consequently, we are left with no choice but to take a zero-tolerance approach to enforcement,” said Laguna Beach Police Chief Jeff Calvert. “We appreciate the unprecedented collaboration with our law enforcement partners throughout Orange County and will continue these joint enforcement operations through the end of the year.” For further information, please contact Lieutenant Jesse Schmidt (949) 464-6653.
