E-Bike Certification

In response to the growing popularity of e-bikes among students and the rising safety concerns in the community, Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD) launched a comprehensive E-Bike Safety Program in September 2025. This initiative is designed to enhance road and campus safety for all students, pedestrians, and motorists.

Certification Requirement

To ensure responsible e-bike use, all students, except those who have a valid California driver's license, who wish to park their e-bike at school, must complete a district-approved e-bike safety education program. Certification is mandatory and must be submitted to your school site’s administration before students are permitted to bring e-bikes on campus. Once certified, students remain so throughout their enrollment with RBUSD, unless they are cited for a violation of misuse of the e-bike, in which case, students may be required to recertify.

Approved training options include:

• Pedal Ace (All Online)
• E-Bike Sense (Combination of In-person and In-class)
• Electric Bike Academy (All Online, Enter Code RBUSD10 for 10% off)
• RBPD Bike Rodeos (Combination of In-person and In-class)

*If you would like another program to be considered, you must obtain approval in advance from your school site administrator.

Program Success

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,500+ students in grades 6–12 were certified through Pedal Ace, E-Bike Sense, and RBPD E-Bike Rodeos. As a result, RBPD has observed fewer infractions and increased helmet use. We thank the RBUSD PTA Council, the Redondo Beach Educational Foundation, and the Redondo Beach Police Department for their support in this initiative.

Parental Responsibilities & Support

Parents and guardians play a critical role in ensuring safe and lawful e-bike use. Please:

• Understand e-bike classifications:
• Class 1: Pedal-assisted (20 mph max)
• Class 2: Throttle-assisted (20 mph max)
• Class 3: Pedal-assisted (28 mph max, 16+ only)
• Teach and enforce helmet use and road safety.
• Monitor riding behavior and maintain the e-bike in good condition.

Stickers & Campus Access

• Certified students will receive a registration sticker for their e-bike.
• Stickers are linked to student ID numbers.
• Stickers are required to bring e-bikes on campus. Regular bikes and scooters are excluded.
• Stickers may be revoked for rule violations or infractions.
• Lost stickers can be replaced with documentation.

Rules & Enforcement

• E-bikes without a valid sticker will not be permitted on campus and may be confiscated or held for parent pick-up.
• Students riding without helmets may face disciplinary actions, including the loss of campus parking privileges.
• Unauthorized locks may be cut, with bikes securely stored until parent retrieval.
• Once a sticker is earned, the student is certified throughout their enrollment in RBUSD unless a violation occurs.

Other Notes

• Parents riding e-bikes do not need to be certified to park on campus.
• Violations may result in additional training, revoked privileges, or referral to community diversion programs.
• At this time, RBUSD does not offer elementary-level certification during the school year. However, summer sessions have opened for grades 4–5.

Need Help?

If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your school’s site administration.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to student safety.