As students bike back to school, make sure they’re riding a legal bike: if the pedals don’t move the bike or it can exceed 28 mph, it’s likely an e-moto. E-motos cannot be ridden by students on public roads, bike paths, or school campuses, and require a motorcycle license, registration, and insurance.

We have several South Shore bike valets coming up, and we need your help! Most of these events include free tickets:

• Sat., September 12: Multicultural Festival
• Sat. September 19: Sample the Sierra
• Sat., September 27: South Lake Brewing Oktoberfest

Bikes and scooters must travel in the same direction as cars. Why?

• It's the law: California and Nevada both require bikes and scooters to follow the same rules as vehicles, including riding with traffic, on the right side of the road.

• Helps avoid blind spots: At driveways and intersections, drivers typically scan in one direction. Riding with traffic ensures drivers see you before turning.

• Reduces the likelihood and severity of crashes: Riding with traffic gives drivers more time to see you, making crashes less likely and any impact far less severe.