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National traffic safety trends show a dramatic increase in traffic-related deaths, with the first quarter of 2022 showing the highest number of deaths in two decades.

The City of Carlsbad's traffic safety emergency proclamation allowed us to focus increased resources and attention on the three Es of traffic safety, education, engineering and enforcement, using the framework of the Safer Streets Together Plan.

New bike safety classes added

Post Date:07/05/2023 3:21 PM

As students explore Carlsbad on two wheels or get ready to ride a bike or e-bike to school next year, the Carlsbad Police Department has announced new one-hour classes to make sure they’re ready to ride safely.

Certified bike instructors from the Carlsbad Police Department will cover the basics to help students stay safe on two wheels:

  • The rules of the road for bike and e-bike riders
  • Carlsbad specific e-bike laws
  • Signs and signals and what they mean
  • Where to ride in specific situations, including on neighborhood streets or busy corridors

Mark your calendar for one of these upcoming classes:  

Monday, July 10
Choose a location: Sage Creek High School OR Poinsettia Elementary School
Choose a time: 8 to 9 a.m. OR 1 to 2 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 7
Choose a location: Sage Creek High School OR Poinsettia Elementary School
Choose a time: 8 to 9 a.m. OR 1 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26
Choose a location: Valley Middle School OR Poinsettia Elementary School
Choose a time: 8 to 9 a.m. OR 1 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9
Choose a location: Valley Middle School OR Poinsettia Elementary School
Choose a time: 8 to 9 a.m. OR 1 to 2 p.m.

No registration is required, and the classes are free to attend.

The Carlsbad Police Department is hosting classes at multiple locations to make it easier for more people to attend. If you don’t see a location or time that works for you, rest assured that more classes will be added to the calendar throughout the school year.

Bike permits for next school year

Carlsbad Unified School District recently announced a new bike permit program for the 2023-24 school year. Students who participate in the classes hosted by the Carlsbad Police Department will get credit from the school district, which is responsible for issuing the permits, tracking participation and enforcing the new program.

As part of the Safer Streets Together emergency response, the Carlsbad Police Department will host more bike safety classes throughout the school year for students who want to receive a bike permit.

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