On Tuesday, the San Marcos City Council will consider becoming the first North County city to ban children under 12 from riding e-bikes. The new law is part of the city’s “Ride Right” campaign, which also includes safety education in schools, increased Sheriff enforcement, new signage, and expanded e-bike training.
If approved, the law would take effect immediately, with deputies focusing first on warnings. Since January 2024, e-bikes have been involved in nearly four times as many injury collisions as pedal bikes in San Marcos, with most crashes involving riders under 18.(Tuesday, 10/28)
