Detectives Archuleta and Heredia of the San Marino Police Department delivered a public safety presentation advising riders on bicycle and e‑bike safety, emphasizing helmets, visibility, equipment checks and obeying traffic laws.

At the start of the session Detective Archuleta introduced the department's bike patrol and said the goal was to provide “safety guidelines” for people considering an e‑bike for themselves or a child. Detective Heredia immediately focused on protective gear: “Make sure that you're always wearing a properly fitted helmet,” he said, and recommended reflective clothing and, for nighttime riding, a white front light and red rear taillights.

The officers provided an equipment checklist they called an ABC check. Archuleta explained the items: “A is for air” — check tire inflation — “B for brakes” — confirm front and rear brakes are functioning — and “C for your chain” — make sure the chain is lubricated and moving smoothly. They urged riders to perform this quick check before each ride.

Heredia reviewed rules of the road for cyclists, saying bicycles must follow vehicle traffic laws: “Stop at red lights and stop at the stop signs. Ride in the same direction of traffic and never against it.” He encouraged using bike lanes when available and recommended staying out of drivers’ blind spots, making eye contact with drivers where possible, and signaling early when turning.

The officers described standard hand signals for turns and stopping: look behind and extend the left arm for a left turn; hold the left arm up with the elbow bent for a right turn; and extend the left arm down to indicate slowing or stopping. Riders were reminded to keep at least one hand on the handlebar to maintain control.

On e‑bikes specifically, Heredia said the San Marino Police Department uses a class 3 e‑bike and outlined the class distinctions: class 3 has pedal assist and throttle with a maximum speed he cited as 28 miles per hour; class 1 and class 2 e‑bikes have pedal assist (and class 2 may include throttle) with a maximum speed he cited as 20 miles per hour. He also stated that class 1 and 2 e‑bike riders under 18 must wear helmets and said, as presented in the briefing, riders must be at least 16 years of age to ride a bike.

The presentation closed with enforcement and safety reminders. Archuleta warned that failing to follow safety guidance could lead to “a citation or possibly having your bicycle towed,” and urged riders to avoid those outcomes by following the tips. He ended on a lighter note: “And most importantly have fun.”

No formal action, vote or ordinance was part of the session; it was delivered as an informational briefing by San Marino Police Department bike patrol detectives.