Let's be Safer Together, Carlsbad!

The City of Carlsbad uses the three Es of traffic safety -- education, engineering and enforcement -- to help ensure everyone uses local streets safely. Thanks to your support, it's working! Please continue to look out for one another, follow our safety tips and share your commitment publicly so others will do the same.

New e-bike laws effective March 26, 2026 

The Carlsbad City Council formally adopted new e-bike laws at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The news laws are in effect as of March 26, 2026, starting with a 60-day warning period.

Here is what to expect: 

  • Anyone operating an e-bike must be at least 12 years old, as allowed by Assembly Bill 2234.
  • When a minor breaks the rules and creates an immediate or substantial public safety risk, their e-bike may be impounded. The minor must complete an in-person safety course to retrieve the e-bike, and a parent or guardian must be present when the e-bike is released. 
  • The Police Department can also impound e-motorcycles, which are not street legal. 
  • E-bikes are prohibited at Poinsettia and Pine Avenue Community Parks. 

Additionally, the city's previously existing laws have been updated to provide additional clarity on safe riding behavior, including:

  • Riders must go at a safe speed for the conditions, factoring in weather, whether pedestrians are present and how quickly other traffic is moving.
  • Riders under 18 years old must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet.
  • Only e-bikes designed for passengers can carry more than one rider.

  • Parents are responsible for knowingly allowing their children to commit violations. 

E-bike chart with e-motorcycles

More information

E-bike laws overview
View the new ordinance  
Watch a recording of the City Council meeting 

Safety classes

The Carlsbad Police Department hosts quarterly bike and e-bike safety classes. Sign up to be the first to know when new classes are added.

Online resources are also available: 

Barrio stop signs

Post Date:02/26/2026 12:31 PM

The City of Carlsbad is installing new all-way stop signs at four intersections in the Barrio as part of the city’s efforts to help reduce speeds and improve safety in the Barrio.

  • Chestnut and Madison
  • Chestnut and Roosevelt
  • Magnolia and Madison
  • Oak and Jefferson

Construction schedule
February 27 to March 13
Monday to Friday
6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you’re in the area, here’s what you can expect during construction:

  • Temporary lane closures and parking restrictions will be in place during construction hours.
  • Crews will complete this work as quickly as possible to minimize inconveniences. No impacts to resident access are anticipated.
  • You may notice noise from pavement grinding and construction vehicles.

Additional construction in the Barrio

Barrio construction projects map 

This work is part of a larger set of infrastructure improvements taking place in the Barrio this year and lasting through spring 2027. Improvements include:

  • Traffic safety measures
  • Water and sewer pipeline replacements
  • Pedestrian lighting improvements

Most work will occur Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., though some night work will be required. When that happens, we will notify neighboring homes and businesses in advance.

Learn more about what’s planned.

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