The UCLA Police Department recently conducted a focused e‑scooter, e‑bike, and bicycle safety enforcement operation along Bruin Walk and near the engineering buildings, two high‑traffic corridors where pedestrian safety concerns are frequently reported.

“Safety on campus has to include how people move through it,” said UCLA Police Chief Craig Valenzuela. “Scooters, e-bikes and bicycles are convenient, but when they are operated unsafely, they create real risks for pedestrians and riders alike. UCPD will continue its education and enforcement efforts across campus to help keep students, faculty, staff, visitors and the broader UCLA community safe.”

The two‑day effort began Wednesday, May 20, with an education‑focused checkpoint staffed by UCPD public safety aides (PSAs). Officers followed with a heavier enforcement detail the following day with an operation aimed to address unsafe riding behavior, reinforce campus rules and state law and improve safety for pedestrians, riders and the broader UCLA community.

During Wednesday’s outreach period, PSAs distributed educational materials and spoke with students, faculty, staff and visitors about the risks associated with unsafe riding in crowded pedestrian areas. More than 100 educational contacts were made during the effort.

On Thursday, UCPD officers issued 57 citations for violations, including failing to stop at stop signs, riding on sidewalks or campus walkways, and riding while wearing headphones or headsets.

Scooter‑related safety concerns remain among the most common complaints UCPD receives from campus community members. As the use of scooters, e‑bikes and other micromobility devices continues to grow, UCPD is reminding riders that safety rules are in place to protect everyone moving through campus.

UCLA Transportation is also preparing for the fall 2026 requirement that all personal micromobility devices operated or stored on campus be UL‑certified and registered. The policy is intended to improve safety, reduce fire risk and support responsible device use.

Riders are encouraged to follow posted signs, yield to pedestrians, obey traffic controls and avoid riding in areas where scooters or bicycles are restricted.

UCPD will continue education and enforcement operations in areas where unsafe riding behavior creates safety concerns. Additional efforts are expected during the next academic year, particularly in high‑traffic pedestrian zones.