San Marcos Unified School District, in partnership with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and the City of San Marcos, is offering e-bike and bicycle safety workshops for students who ride to and from school. These sessions focus on improving rider safety in areas of our community with the highest e-bike and bicycle use and align with the City of San Marcos’ new e-bike ordinance, which requires riders to be 12 years of age or older.

SMUSD E-BIKE AND BICYCLE PERMIT REQUIREMENT

Students who ride an e-bike or bicycle to and from Double Peak School, San Elijo Middle School, San Marcos Middle School, Woodland Park Middle School, Mission Hills High School, or San Marcos High School are required to obtain a permit. Students without a permit will not be allowed to park on school grounds.

Ready to Ride? How to Get Your Permit

• Attend an in-person safety workshop with at least one parent or guardian, led by the Sheriff’s Office. Students must bring their bike or e-bike and helmet.
• Students may attend any listed session, regardless of school.
• Upon completion, students will receive SMUSD permit stickers for their bike and helmet.

UPCOMING SAFETY WORKSHOPS

• Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. at San Elijo Middle School
• Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. at San Marcos High School
• Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. at San Marcos Middle School
• Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. at Mission Hills High School
• Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. at Woodland Park Middle School

REMINDER: Students must bring their e-bike or bicycle and helmet to the workshop. Permit stickers will be applied immediately after the course.

Note: Students who attended a safety course last year and obtained a permit are exempt from this process. A new permit sticker will be issued to students at the beginning of the school year.

About the City of San Marcos:

The City of San Marcos is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all its residents by promoting safety, sustainability, and community engagement. Through various programs and initiatives, the city strives to create a vibrant and thriving community where everyone can live, work, and play safely. To learn more about the e-bike safety in our community, visit the City of San Marcos website.

About the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office:

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to maintaining public safety through community partnerships and proactive policing. The office works closely with local communities to ensure a safe and secure environment for all residents.