Newport-Mesa Unified School District has created Board Policy (BP) 5142.04 - Bicycles and E-Bikes to enhance student safety and provide clear guidance for students who choose to self-commute to and from school. This policy will be effective starting in the 2026-27 school year.

Key requirements of the policy are outlined below and in the Bike Safety Flyer [English | Spanish | Russian]. For a complete list of regulations, please review BP 5142.04.

Elementary & Middle/Intermediate Students (TK-8th Grade)

• Students in elementary and middle/intermediate schools are strictly prohibited from possessing or operating E-bikes, E-motos, and other devices, as listed in the definitions of BP 5142.04, on school property, including the periphery of campus, at all times. 
• Students are encouraged to ride bicycles and are required to wear a helmet and participate in a bike safety training, along with other requirements outlined in BP 5142.04.

High School Students (9th-12th Grade)

• Students in grades 9-12 may possess an E-bike on campus. 
• E-motos and other devices, as listed in the definitions of BP 5142.04, are strictly prohibited on any district property.
• Students are required to participate in an E-bike/bicycle safety training program, along with other requirements outlined in BP 5142.04.

Riding a bicycle or E-bike to school is a privilege, and students are expected to follow the district’s safety requirements. Please carefully review BP 5142.04 for a full list of requirements.

Look for communication from your child’s school for bike safety or E-bike training opportunities this summer. 

We understand these updates may be a change for some families. This policy is designed to help students build the skills, experience, and maturity needed to safely operate bicycles and E-bikes. We appreciate your partnership in helping keep our school communities safe. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Services Department at 714-424-5016.

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Downloadable flyers:

• English flyer
• Spanish flyer
• Russian flyer