San Rafael council restricts throttle e-bikes for riders under 16 and requires helmets

Aug 18, 2025

The San Rafael City Council introduced and adopted an ordinance implementing age and helmet requirements for throttle (class 2) e-bikes, aligning local rules with Assembly Bill 1778 and launching an education-focused county campaign.

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San Rafael — The City Council on Aug. 18 introduced and adopted an ordinance that restricts the use of throttle (class 2) electric bicycles by riders under 16 and requires helmets for riders of those devices.

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