E-Bike/E-Scooter Safety

Dry Creek is grateful to partner with the Roseville Police Department, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, and our neighboring high school district, Roseville Joint Union High School District, to raise awareness about e-bike and e-scooter safety.

Safety is always our top priority!  We encourage our families to learn the laws surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters. Together, we can keep our students safe from elementary through high school.

At Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, the safety and well-being of our students is always a top priority. As electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) become increasingly popular, we want to help our families understand the laws, safety requirements, and responsibilities that come with these devices.

Keeping students safe is a shared responsibility. It takes a partnership between students, parents and guardians, our schools, and our community to make sure children travel to and from school safely and follow the law.

California has specific laws governing the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, and some requirements can vary based on the type of device and where it is being operated. Local regulations may also apply in Sacramento and Placer counties. We have provided the resources below to help families better understand these requirements and make informed decisions about transportation to and from school.

Please do not send your child to school on an e-scooter. California law requires a person operating a motorized scooter to be at least 16 years old and to have a valid driver’s license or instruction permit. Helmets are also required for riders under 18.

Because the students we serve are elementary and middle-school-aged, an e-scooter is generally not a legal means of transportation for our students to ride to school.

For families considering an e-bike, it is important to know which class of e-bike your child is riding and understand the requirements that apply. California recognizes three classes of e-bikes, with different operating characteristics and age requirements. Riders under 18 must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet. Riders of Class 3 e-bikes must be at least 16 years old.

We encourage all families to review the information and resources on this page before allowing a student to ride an e-bike or other electric-powered device to school.