When driving in Niguel Shores or elsewhere, stopping at stop signs is crucial for road safety. Here are a few key points to remember: ■ Full Stop: Always come to a complete stop at the white line or crosswalk, even if the intersection seems clear. ■ Look Both Ways: Check for pedestrians, bikes, and other vehicles before proceeding. ■ Right of … [Read more...]

Lately there has been a heavy presence of e-bikes and bicycles riding on common area grass. “No bikes on turf” is a common rule at sports fields, parks, or other grassy areas—and the same rule applies in Niguel Shores. Here’s why it’s important to follow this rule: Why It Matters • Preservation of Grass: Turf and grass fields are often designed … [Read more...]

Safety Alert: Underage Driving of Golf Carts is Prohibited. Golf carts are a convenient mode of transportation within our community, but they require responsible operation to ensure the safety of everyone. Underage drivers often lack the experience and maturity needed to handle these vehicles safely, which can lead to accidents and endanger both … [Read more...]

Leashes – Yes, you really do need to use them. This is required by both state and local ordinances.  Niguel Shores Rules & Regulations reinforces the requirement to leash a dog when the animal is not secured on a private lot. Just attaching a leash to the collar does not satisfy the rule.  The rule also requires a responsible person … [Read more...]

Golf Carts and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles The California Vehicle Code specifies differences between Golf Carts and what are known as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV). We addressed this issue in times past, but according to recent reports some new folks may not be familiar with current rules or the laws pertaining to these vehicles. NEVs … [Read more...]

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY Fourth of July—The Fourth is clearly the busiest day of the busiest season in our community. The day begins in the early hours of darkness when a team of specially trained chefs arrive at the Clubhouse to prepare the best pancake breakfast imaginable. At daylight, friends and neighbors start to assemble, eager for this … [Read more...]

Guest Lists—With warmer summer weather approaching, coupled with the festivities associated with the end of the school year, the number of friends dropping by will surely increase. To ensure that traffic at the Mari- ner Gate moves as smoothly as possible, we request that everyone regularly update their guest lists. If a guest is not on your list, … [Read more...]

Stopping Crime—According to reports, our community remains virtually crime free. This is despite warnings from the Sheriff’s Department that teams of burglars are actively plaguing communities surrounding us. The sheriff’s pro- gram of encouraging us to lock and secure our valuables has caused us to be a bit more mindful of security issues and, as … [Read more...]