Get your child's e-bike permit in under 25 minutes.
RidePermit walks you through everything California districts require — safety training, the permit, and a registration sticker — without paper forms or office visits.
Six steps from sign-up to sticker.
Create an account and find your child's school district in the directory.
Your child completes a short, e-Bike safety module on any device.
$25 for a new permit, or $15 to renew. Paid securely online
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One tap each school year keeps your permit active.
What arrives in the mail.
Once your child's permit is approved, we mail a tamper-resistant vinyl sticker that goes on the bike frame. A QR code lets school staff verify the permit in seconds.
Five things that can go wrong. One permit that prevents them.
California has new e-bike laws most families haven't heard of yet. Here's what's at stake — and how RidePermit keeps your child protected.
My child gets hurt on an unsafe bike
Wrong class, too fast, no training. Every RidePermit application validates your child's bike against California Vehicle Code §313 — the right class for their age, the right speed limit for their route. Before the permit is issued, they complete a free CHP-aligned safety module. Trained riders have documented proof they understood the rules before they ever left the driveway.
My child gets in trouble at school — bike prohibited, incident on record
Under AB 544, schools now have the authority to ban unregistered e-bikes from campus. If your child's bike isn't permitted, a single complaint from a teacher or administrator can result in it being prohibited from school grounds — with an incident on file. A RidePermit sticker is your child's documented authorization to ride. No sticker, no protection.
My child gets stopped — no proof of registration, Class 3 at 14
California Vehicle Code §313 restricts Class 3 e-bikes — those that go up to 28 mph — to riders 16 and older. If your 14-year-old is riding a Class 3 bike and gets stopped, there's no paperwork to show. RidePermit validates age against bike class at application and issues a QR-coded sticker. One scan by any officer or school staff shows the permit is legal, current, and verified.
Other kids are a danger to my child — unregistered, untrained, reckless
When your child's school has a RidePermit program, every student on a permitted bike has passed the same safety training and age verification. The district can see exactly who is authorized to ride and who isn't — and has the tools to remove a permit from a student who rides dangerously. A compliant campus is a safer campus for every rider.
I didn't know there was a new law — my child is technically riding illegally
AB 544 took effect January 1, 2026. Most California families have never heard of it. It gives school districts the legal authority to require formal e-bike policies — and the power to enforce them. Getting a RidePermit before your district starts enforcing is the difference between being ahead of the rules and getting caught by them.
Questions parents ask first.
- Why do I need this?
- Many California districts now require an e-bike permit and documented safety training before students can ride to school. RidePermit handles both in one place.
- Is insurance required?
- No. Insurance is always optional. You can complete the permit and training without it.
- How much does it cost?
- $25 for a new permit, or $15 for an annual renewal. That's it — one small fee per school year, paid by parents, that funds your district's safety and compliance program. Optional liability coverage is available separately and is never required.
- What if I already have homeowner's coverage?
- Then you can skip the optional liability coverage entirely. We never bundle insurance into the permit fee.
- What happens if my child's bike gets stolen?
- Your permit is registered to your child and their specific bike serial number. If the bike is stolen, report it to local law enforcement and contact your school. Because the bike is registered in RidePermit, you have a documented record of ownership, serial number, and bike class — exactly the information police need to file a report. A stolen bike does not automatically transfer the permit. A new permit will be required for a replacement bike.
- What if my child switches schools mid-year?
- Permits are valid for the school year they were issued, regardless of school transfers within the same district. If your child transfers to a district that is not yet on RidePermit, contact support@ridepermit.com and we will work with you on next steps. No refunds are issued for mid-year transfers.
- What happens if my child receives a warning or violation?
- If a school administrator or law enforcement officer observes a safety violation, an official notice is issued and logged against your child's permit. You will receive an email notification immediately. Repeated violations can result in permit suspension. All notices are documented and you will always be the first to know. If you disagree with a notice, contact your school administrator directly — RidePermit does not mediate disputes between families and schools.
- Is a RidePermit required by California law?
- California law (AB 544, effective January 2026) establishes e-bike classifications and age-related riding restrictions for students. While RidePermit itself is a district-adopted compliance tool rather than a state mandate, it is designed to keep your child in full compliance with current California Vehicle Code requirements. Districts that adopt RidePermit may require it as a condition of riding to school.
- What if I believe my child's permit was unfairly revoked?
- Permit revocation is handled entirely by your child's school administrator — RidePermit does not revoke permits and cannot overturn school decisions. If you believe a revocation was issued in error, contact your school's principal or vice principal directly. Once the school reinstates the permit in their system, it will be reactivated automatically in RidePermit.
Don't wait for an incident to find out your child wasn't covered.
Takes under 25 minutes. $25 one-time permit fee. Sticker mailed to your door within 5 business days.
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