SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Marcos City Council passed strengthened regulations for e-bike riders within the city by banning e-bike use for those under the age of 12.

"I personally think that the age range should be a little bit higher, but we are doing what we can with AB 2234," said councilmember Danielle LeBlang.

San Marcos follows Chula Vista, Coronado, and Poway - all enacting the new restriction as laid out in Assembly Bill 2234. The bill took effect this year allowing cities in San Diego County to pass the age restriction as part of a pilot program set to run through 2029.

Class 3 e-bikes, that go up to 28 mph, have a state mandated minimum age of 16.

San Marcos already passed rules in 2024 that included enforcing one rider per e-bike and prohibited riding on sidew

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