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ELECTRIC BIKES

In an effort to keep e-bike riders and the public safe, the City of Coronado has developed an outreach "E-bike & B-safe Coronado!" safety campaign to help riders navigate more safely around the City.


E-Bike Equipment Requirements

  • Brake required.
  • Handlebars above shoulder height prohibited.
  • Must be able to safely stop and place one foot to the ground when stopped.
  • During the hours of darkness, every bicycle should be equipped with
    • white light to the front. Red reflector to the rear
    • white or yellow reflector on each pedal. White or yellow reflector each side on front and rear


E-Bike Safety Tips

  • Wear a helmet: Protect yourself by always wearing a well-fitted helmet. It could save your life.

  • Obey all traffic laws: E-bikes are subject to the same traffic laws as regular bikes. Stop at traffic lights and stop signs. Stay on bike paths and in bike lanes, where possible. Wear a helmet. Don’t carry passengers on your electric bike, unless your e-bike has a specific seat for a passenger.

  • Be aware of speed: Get comfortable with the differences in speed settings. Remember how fast you are going, and brake earlier than you would on a standard bike.

  • Limit distractions: Mobile phones are potential distractions while riding a bike. Try not to let anything take your attention away.

  • Wear bright clothing or helmets: Use your lights and get reflectors when driving at dusk or in the dark. Ride on the proper side of the road, with traffic, not against it.

  • Conduct regular maintenance checks : Keep your tires property inflated. Get your bike serviced every 6 to 12 months. Check your brakes.

  • Be a defensive rider: Be aware of other riders and vehicles. Never assume someone sees you. Maintain eye contact with drivers at intersections. Use your turn signals or hand signs.


E-Bike Classifications

An electric bicycle is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. Three classes of electric bicycles have been established:

Class 1: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.

Class 2: A low speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor used exclusively to propel the bicycle and NOT capable of providing assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.

Class 3: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a speedometer, and a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 mph is reached. The operator of a Class 3 electric bicycle:

  • Must be 16 years old or older.Must wear a bicycle safety helmet.

  • Must not transport passengers.

  • May ride an electric bicycle in a bicycle lane if authorized by local authority or ordinance.

All electric bicycle classes are exempt from the motor vehicle financial responsibility, driver's license, and license plate requirements
(CVC §24016).



Coronado's Partners/Resources

E-bike Ad Hoc Committee

In 2022, an internal ad-hoc committee was formed to take a closer look at the growing use of e-bikes within Coronado, and to determine the best ways to ensure for the safe operation of e-bikes. The goal was to analyze usage of e-bikes, and to develop a variety of methods to engage the public on the safe operation of e-bikes and to review regulations as they pertain to e-bikes.

The committee continues to meet to gauge the success of the outreach campaign and to determine if additional enforcement actions are necessary to ensure for the continued safety of the community. A new state law has tasked the California Highway Patrol with developing statewide safety and training programs covering topics including general e-bike safety, emergency maneuver skills, rules of the road and laws. The law seeks to provide specific tools in terms of safety education and training standards to communities to address their e-bike safety concerns. The CHP must develop the safety and training programs by September 2023.

Resources


ELECTRIC BIKES

In an effort to keep e-bike riders and the public safe, the City of Coronado has developed an outreach "E-bike & B-safe Coronado!" safety campaign to help riders navigate more safely around the City.


E-Bike Equipment Requirements

  • Brake required.
  • Handlebars above shoulder height prohibited.
  • Must be able to safely stop and place one foot to the ground when stopped.
  • During the hours of darkness, every bicycle should be equipped with
    • white light to the front. Red reflector to the rear
    • white or yellow reflector on each pedal. White or yellow reflector each side on front and rear


E-Bike Safety Tips

  • Wear a helmet: Protect yourself by always wearing a well-fitted helmet. It could save your life.

  • Obey all traffic laws: E-bikes are subject to the same traffic laws as regular bikes. Stop at traffic lights and stop signs. Stay on bike paths and in bike lanes, where possible. Wear a helmet. Don’t carry passengers on your electric bike, unless your e-bike has a specific seat for a passenger.

  • Be aware of speed: Get comfortable with the differences in speed settings. Remember how fast you are going, and brake earlier than you would on a standard bike.

  • Limit distractions: Mobile phones are potential distractions while riding a bike. Try not to let anything take your attention away.

  • Wear bright clothing or helmets: Use your lights and get reflectors when driving at dusk or in the dark. Ride on the proper side of the road, with traffic, not against it.

  • Conduct regular maintenance checks : Keep your tires property inflated. Get your bike serviced every 6 to 12 months. Check your brakes.

  • Be a defensive rider: Be aware of other riders and vehicles. Never assume someone sees you. Maintain eye contact with drivers at intersections. Use your turn signals or hand signs.


E-Bike Classifications

An electric bicycle is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. Three classes of electric bicycles have been established:

Class 1: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.

Class 2: A low speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor used exclusively to propel the bicycle and NOT capable of providing assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.

Class 3: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a speedometer, and a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 mph is reached. The operator of a Class 3 electric bicycle:

  • Must be 16 years old or older.Must wear a bicycle safety helmet.

  • Must not transport passengers.

  • May ride an electric bicycle in a bicycle lane if authorized by local authority or ordinance.

All electric bicycle classes are exempt from the motor vehicle financial responsibility, driver's license, and license plate requirements
(CVC §24016).



Coronado's Partners/Resources

E-bike Ad Hoc Committee

In 2022, an internal ad-hoc committee was formed to take a closer look at the growing use of e-bikes within Coronado, and to determine the best ways to ensure for the safe operation of e-bikes. The goal was to analyze usage of e-bikes, and to develop a variety of methods to engage the public on the safe operation of e-bikes and to review regulations as they pertain to e-bikes.

The committee continues to meet to gauge the success of the outreach campaign and to determine if additional enforcement actions are necessary to ensure for the continued safety of the community. A new state law has tasked the California Highway Patrol with developing statewide safety and training programs covering topics including general e-bike safety, emergency maneuver skills, rules of the road and laws. The law seeks to provide specific tools in terms of safety education and training standards to communities to address their e-bike safety concerns. The CHP must develop the safety and training programs by September 2023.

Resources

Page last updated: 18 Jul 2023, 03:39 PM