§ 84.20 — Enforcement

§84.20 Enforcement

(a) The City Manager or designee shall establish a plan and process to implement public education, outreach, and enforcement consistent with California Vehicle Code section 21214.7(c)(1) before issuing citations for violations of Municipal Code section 84.19. (b) Enforcement of section 84.19 shall be conducted under California Vehicle Code section 21214.7, as follows: (1) A violation shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $25. (2) If a citation is issued, no record of the citation shall be transmitted to the court and no fine shall be imposed if the parent or legal guardian of the person who violated section 84.19 provides proof to the City, within 120 days of the citation, that the person has completed an electric bicycle safety and training program under California Streets and Highways Code section 894. (3) If an unemancipated minor violates section 84.19, a parent or legal guardian with custody or control of the minor shall be jointly and severally liable for the fine imposed. (“Enforcement” added 7-14-2026 by O-22123 N.S.; effective 8-13-2026.) [Editor’s Note: Sections 84.19, 84.20, and 84.21 shall be effective on August 13, 2026, and shall remain in effect until January 1, 2029, unless the sunset date of the San Diego Electric Bicycle Safety Law (California Vehicle Code section 21214.7) is extended or made permanent, in which case, the Ordinance shall remain in effect as long as the state’s San Diego Electric Bicycle Safety Law is in effect.]