Vulnerable Road Users
Electric Bicycle Training and Safety
Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes) are a growing trend that allow riders to bike at higher speeds and travel greater distances. With the increase in E-Bike popularity, the need for safety education and training is essential. Click on the link to take the E-Bike training under the “Electric Bicycle Training and Safety” title.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety is a Shared Responsibility.
Share the road. As more Californians choose walking and bicycling as primary modes of transportation, creating a safer highway environment for all roadway users is increasingly important. We all share the responsibility to make sure California roads are safe for everyone. This is achieved by following the rules of the road, watching out for others, and using courtesy while on the road. The California Highway Patrol uses a comprehensive statewide approach to promote and enforce safe pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist behavior, ensuring we all share the road safely.
Traffic Safety For Bicyclists
SMART Cycling from Penguin Pro on Vimeo.
Traffic Safety for Pedestrians
Learn more about road safety on these websites:
The California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education Project
The CHP implements a traffic safety grant funded by the Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist collisions and victims. The project includes both enhanced enforcement and a public education and awareness campaign focusing on traffic safety, which includes motorist behavior when driving in the presence of pedestrians and bicyclists. The program provides comprehensive traffic educational events, “rodeos,” community informational sessions and collaboration, distributes bicycle helmets and other safety equipment, educational materials, and training for CHP personnel.
Bicycle Safety Course
The CHP has created a Bicycle Safety Course which holds valuable information related to bicycle safety and maintenance. The course is available for anyone to complete, but if you happened to be caught not wearing your helmet and received a citation, you must complete the course within 120 days of receiving the citation. Once you have completed the course, bring your citation, a properly fitted helmet and a copy of the course completion certificate to your local CHP office to have the citation cleared.
Project Ride Smart videos courtesy of North Natomas Jibe. Visit jibe.org to see all Project Smart Ride video modules.
Printable Bike and Pedestrian Safety Information
Tip Cards
E-Bike Ride READY/ABC-E Quick Check (PDF)
E-Bike Health Benefits/Get Moving (PDF)
Bike Tips - English (PDF) / Spanish (PDF)
Child Cyclist - English (PDF) / Spanish (PDF)
Pedestrian - English (PDF)/ Spanish (PDF)
To learn more about hosting a bicycle and pedestrian safety event in your area, contact your local CHP Area office.