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E-Bike & Bike/Scooter/E-Scooter/Skateboard Information for Oak Valley Middle School

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Your safety is our top priority, and the following bike rules are in place to protect bike riders, pedestrians, and automobile drivers. Regulations apply on campus, on the way to school, and on the way home from school.

 

ALL STUDENTS WHO RIDE AN E-BIKE, BIKE, SCOOTER, E-SCOOTER OR SKATEBOARD MUST HAVE A PUSD/OAK VALLEY PERMIT TO PARK IN THE BIKE RACK.

 

Application can be found here.

Online Quiz, which must be completed, can be found here.

 

Oak Valley Middle School has a limited number of spaces to secure bikes, scooters, e-scooters and skateboards. For safety & security, all bikes, scooters, e-scooters and skateboards are required to be locked. Students must bring their own cables/locks to secure their items.

 

Please click the links below to read additional information from the City of San Diego E-Bike Safety Website:

City of San Diego E-Bike Webpage

City of San Diego E-Bike Safety Brochure

City of San Diego Alternative Vehicle Information

And the information from the Sheriff’s Office:

San Diego Sheriff’s Office E-Bike Rules

 

Bicycle lane descriptions are available at the link for review and understanding.

 

Oak Valley will be issuing permit stickers. The purpose of these stickers is to ensure that students choosing to use an alternate mode of transportation to and from school know the regulations regarding Alternative Vehicles from the City of San Diego.

 

  • E-bikes must be a Class 1 or Class 2. Class 3 E-bike riders must be at least 16 years of age. 
  • Riders must wear a safety helmet with the safety strap buckled securely beneath the chin.
  • Passengers are only permitted to ride bikes with a factory-installed passenger seat and must wear a properly secured bike helmet.
  • Students must dismount their bike before entering the parking lot and walk their bike on the sidewalk.
  • Bicycles must be parked in a bike rack, must have an OVMS-issued bike tag, and should have a lock. Skateboards also require a permit and must be locked in the bike rack. **The school assumes no responsibility for the bicycle or its accessories.
  • Under the law, a bicycle is regarded as a vehicle and as such, the rider must obey all the traffic laws that apply to any vehicle. (e.g. riding on the right-hand side of the road, using hand signals, walking the bike in crosswalks, etc.)
 

Consequences for bike permit violations are the following:

1st offense:   Warning

2nd offense:   Student Conference, review of requirements with staff member/administrator and written reflection

3rd offense:   Student Conference, parent contact, possible safety class participation (with SRO contact)

4th offense:   Student / parent conference with possible loss of bike parking privileges

 

NOTE: The privilege of parking the bike/scooter/e-scooter/skateboard may be suspended or revoked by the administration if a student does not obey the above or other reasonable safety rules and regulations.

 

To receive your parking permit, you must complete the online quiz: ONLINE QUIZ

Overview of E-Bike Regulations in California

Navigating e-bike rules in San Diego is essential for a safe and enjoyable riding experience.  In September 2024, several state level e-bike laws passed, including one that specifically defines what the state considers to be an e-bike in an effort to address concerns about throttle-powered bikes. With this in mind, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the three California recognized e-bike classes:

Class 1: Pedal-assist e-bikes with no throttle and a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph.

Class 2: Throttle-assisted e-bikes with a maximum speed of 20 mph, even without pedaling.

Class 3: Pedal-assist e-bikes with no throttle, featuring a maximum assisted speed of 28 mph.

Check out this handy graphic that summarizes the requirements. Key requirements are further described below.

 

 

 

Where can you ride your bike in San Diego?

San Diego's e-bike regulations dictate where each class of e-bike can be ridden:

  • Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are permitted on bike paths, multi-use paths, and bike lanes within San Diego.
  • Class 3 e-bikes are allowed on bike lanes along roadways but are prohibited on bike paths and multi-use paths unless they're adjacent to a road.

E-bikes are not allowed on sidewalks, hiking trails, or in natural areas unless specifically designated for e-bike use. Note that e-bikes are not allowed on the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach boardwalks and the Bayside Walk.

 

Are E-Bike helmets required in San Diego?

All riders under 18 must wear a helmet. All Class 3 e-bike riders, regardless of age, must wear a helmet.

 

Age restrictions for riding e-bikes in San Diego?

San Diego's e-bike regulations stipulate age requirements for riders:

Class 1 e-bikes have no minimum age for riders.

Class 2 e-bikes require riders to be at least 12 years old. Anyone over 12 without a valid driver's license must take an online e-bike safety training course and pass a written traffic safety test. Those without a valid driver's license must have a state-issued ID in order to operate an e-bike.

Class 3 e-bikes require riders to be at least 16 years old.