05/26/2026
Reminder: E-bike enforcement begins May 25 in Carlsbad 🚲
📆Since March 26, Carlsbad Police officers have been in a 60-day education and warning period to help riders and families learn the city’s new e-bike laws. Beginning Monday, May 25, officers will transition to enforcement.
Key reminders:
🔢Riders must be at least 12 years old
🪖Riders under 18 must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet
🛝E-bikes are prohibited at Poinsettia and Pine Community Parks
🚨Unsafe riding may result in an e-bike impound when there is an immediate or substantial public safety risk
🚲Only e-bikes designed for passengers may carry more than one rider
🏍️E-motorcycles are not street legal and may be impounded
🧑🧑🧒Parents may be held responsible for knowingly allowing violations
Please ride safely, follow the rules, and help keep everyone in our community safe.