In San Marcos, we encourage everyone who travels on our roads – whether in a car, on a bike or on foot – to be kind, courteous and safe.
We believe horns are tools for safe driving, not aggressive driving. And we believe that the ‘rules of the road’ apply to every road user, including e-bikes.
Together, we can all do our part to honk less, wave more and ride safe in our community.
Manners that Matter on our Roads
Make your drive pleasant, not a competition or a race.
Traffic lights, signs and signals apply to all road users, including e-bike riders.
Signal your turn. It’s not only safe, it’s polite.
Tap your brakes only to slow down, not to frustrate another driver.
Riding an e-bike or bicycle against the flow of traffic is unsafe.
Red lights are not optional, and yellow lights don’t mean speed up.
Traffic happens. Speeding and weaving are not the answer.
Braking and lane changing are best done in advance.
Tailgating is rude and unsafe. Avoid it at all times.
Shine your headlights proudly, but not in another driver’s eyes.
Let cars merge. Blocking takes more energy and won’t get you there any faster.
Wave “thank you” when someone is kind to you on our roads.
