What sort of citations are issued to people on bikes in Monterey County? Among others, failure
to stop at a stop sign, and riding a pocket bike in an area designated for a vehicle.

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Bike Buzz: Fines for bicycle-related #California #Vehicle Code (CVC) violations
https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-fines-for-bicycle-related-california-vehicle-code-cvc-violations.html

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"No new E-Bike laws for now, Santa Cruz says education is the answer” by Briana Mathaw for #KION

"'Riding e-bikes, younger than they would get a license? They're really missing that opportunity to know how to behave on our roadways with other roadway users. And so [our focus is] enhancing the amount of education that we put out,' Claire Gallogly said.” (Gallogly, while not identified as such in KION story, is a City of Santa Cruz transportation planner, since 2015.)

https://kion546.com/news/2025/09/16/no-new-e-bike-laws-for-now-santa-cruz-says-education-is-the-answer/

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As the San Diego County, California’s City of Carlsbad "Snapshot of fines associated with violations” in https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes notes, “The actual fine does not include approximately $300 dollars in additional court fees.”

Similarly true here in Monterey County. For example, while state law allows a $25 fine for Helmet Required [for minors], 21212(a) CVC, in actuality, if you’re under 18 and are cited for no helmet in Monterey County, you’re typically going to be out $193 due the court, not $25. That’s why Bicycling Monterey offers an alternative https://bikemonterey.org/bike-equity-project-alternative-to-fine-for-traffic-citations.html that is appreciated by local families: https://bikemonterey.org/youth-bike-and-sometimes-receive-citations.html.

Donations to help support that project — or to provide helmets for youth without one — are needed and appreciated. How to donate: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations

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On Sept 16, 2025 the City of Carlsbad’s Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission is holding a special meeting to gather community input on a potential minimum age for e-bikes.

"Why is 12 being considered as the minimum age?

“The Carlsbad City Council requested that the commission hold this meeting following the passage of AB 2234, which allows cities in San Diego County, as well as the county itself, to establish a minimum age of 12 for riding e-bikes.
"Before AB 2234 was passed, state law limited the city’s ability to adopt minimum age requirements.
Because the age of 12 is identified in the legislation, the city does not have authority to adopt an ordinance with a different minimum age.
"Technically, this new law applies only to Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes. State law already establishes a minimum age of 16 for riding Class 3 e-bikes, which can reach higher maximum speeds.”

More details, and FAQs:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3267/

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"2 e-bike safety bills get Gov. Newsom’s signature” https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2025/07/21/sacramento-snapshot-e-bike-safety-bills-get-the-governors-signature/

#CalBike legislative watch https://www.calbike.org/legislative-watch/

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