Santa Monica Police Crack Down on Smoking in Palisades Park with Electric Bike Patrols

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Santa Monica Police officers, while patrolling Palisades Park on electric bikes, issued advisories to individuals caught smoking in the area, underlining the city’s strict anti-smoking laws. The enforcement action references the Santa Monica Smoking Ordinance, specifically Section 4.44.020(a) of the Municipal Code, which bans smoking in public parks among other locations. Violations of this ordinance can lead to fines ranging between $100 and $500, with the regulations also applicable to vaping and marijuana. Penalties may increase under certain conditions. However, there are exemptions for designated smoking zones and some residential areas. Further details on the ordinance can be found in Section 4.44.020(a) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code.
The ordinance aims to promote a healthier environment and reduce public exposure to secondhand smoke. Santa Monica's commitment to maintaining clean and safe public spaces is reinforced by these stringent regulations. The enforcement by police on electric bikes also highlights the city’s dedication to modern, environmentally friendly policing methods.
Residents and visitors are urged to respect these regulations to ensure Palisades Park and other public areas remain enjoyable for everyone. Compliance is expected to not only support public health but also preserve the quality of life in the community. The City of Santa Monica continues to encourage public awareness about the impacts of smoking and the importance of adhering to these laws. For more detailed information on compliance and the specifics of the ordinance, interested parties are advised to consult the Santa Monica Municipal Code.
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[@techlife4667]

I'm from San Fran. Nice to see what a Park as what it's supposed to look amd feel like

[@sweetsongstress7398]

Meaning?

[@dudewheresmycar908]

Smoke all you want in the bathrooms. Heck bring your mattress and you can even spend the night..

[@ohnomrbill7984]

and checkout time is once a week..... 👍😎✌

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Why get a hotel room, visit California and spend the night in one of their free bathrooms by the beach!!

[@HareKrsnaHareRama]

OMG that really ruins your high, surrounded by cops on bikes after token up.

[@eaglesfly5236]

Are they a type of E Bike?

[@jdc8352]

The fuzz look like such goobers on those bikes no matter how hard they try to look casual 🤣🚲🤡

[@SmashedPotato213]

The fuzz…what are you a 1960’s Batman villain?

[@jimlahey988]

@@SmashedPotato213😂

[@pf8988]

What's Zelensky doing hiding in a Santa Monica park smoking?

[@westho7314]

my thoughts exactly, on vacation in la la landia

[@jimleonard4417]

3 cops for 1 smoking violation?

[@phoenixman8569]

A slight precaution, some addicts can get aggressive and violent if they are forced to stop using, and it seems the city has had enough of this open using and are finally starting to change things up a bit.

[@V8-friendly]

work avoidance strategy

[@mo12duck34]

Those semi-automatic doughnut processors sure don't pedal very much!

[@Speedalac]

Finally! So tired of leaving there with a headache after my exercise from the smell of marijuana. I feel sorry for the family's with children that have to smell it.

[@sotosocal]

🇺🇸💪🏽 🏍️ 👮🏽‍♂️

[@V8-friendly]

He smoked some harmless pot to become chill? 😶‍🌫️ Oh my God, the world is ending! Live long in prison it is. 😂🤣 Three police officers "pretending to work" while getting a nice sun tan ☀️

[@michelkieffer7901]

😮.. trop bien les vélos 😊

[@ВикторСериков-о6ю]

Понавешали всего на пояс, приходится подтягивать штаны.

[@BrooksTownsley]

Why are they allowed to ride their bike?Citizens can't ride bikes on that pathway

[@SmashedPotato213]

Seriously? This is exactly the problem people like you

[@MFerInAK]

🎉"A rule for thee is not a rule for me!"🎉

[@vegasilkit]

They're working to protect public safety and it is a more effective use of tax dollars if they can respond more quickly than walking to emergencies. Plus they go through a lengthy training and certification period for law enforcement bike patorl.

[@vegassid3247]

@@vegasilkit

[@vegassid3247]

Rules were changed a while ago. Dogs , cats, elephants, bicycles are allowed.

[@adventures32]

lol 😂 E bikes cops are better off with regular bikes where you can actually peddle and get a work out at the same time just stupid with the E bikes with these E bikes looks like you can peddle yet there better off with normal bikes.

[@Taurean-ty3fh]

Sad Police with too much time on there hands! Stick to the donut shops! And lose the bikes" it's embarrassing! I don't like smokers at all" but I also don't believe in NAZI laws! ✊🏻✊🏽

[@DavidLawrence-sc5fl]

People whine and complain if police don't do anything or do something.. cigarettes or meth l hate the smoke but pot is ok but not smoking in public like a teenager. Smoke at home , be courteous not a Snoop Dog Child...