Laguna Niguel Free Featured Business Program
To support local businesses and fuel our economy , the City of Laguna Niguel has a FREE Featured Business Program designed to highlight the spectacular restaurants , stores , establishments , and companies that are the fabric of this dynamic community . We are proud to feature local businesses , their goods , and services on our economic development website through videos and an eNewsletter .
Sign up for the City ’ s Economic Development eNewsletter at LagunaNiguelBusiness . com today and be featured in a FREE business video !
Contact econdev @ cityoflagunaniguel . org or call ( 949 ) 362-4300 for more information about having your business spotlighted .
Electric Bicycles : What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Follow the Law
Like many cities across south Orange County , Laguna Niguel has experienced an increase in Electric Bicycle ridership . If you or a family member ride or are considering riding an electric bicycle ( e-bike ) in and around Laguna Niguel , please take the time to learn the rules of the road and follow guidelines and recommendations for riding safely and legally .
By having proactive conversations with your child or loved one , you can help keep them safe as they ride their e-bike throughout the community .
Misuse or unsafe operation of an e-bike may lead to tickets and / or fines regardless of the age of the rider ( s ).
CYCLING RULES OF THE ROAD
All cyclists ( e-bike riders included ) are subject to all the same rules of the road as motorists . Cyclists who don ' t follow the rules are subject to ticketing and fines as defined by the California Vehicle Code or Municipal Code .
➢ Traffic lights , signs , and signals apply to all road users , including bicycle riders .
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Cyclists must ride to the right edge of the road as practical . If you ' re riding slower than traffic , ride in the bike lane . You can leave the bike lane to turn left , pass someone , avoid a road hazard or avoid cars turning right .
➢ Cyclists can ride no faster than five mph on City sidewalks and must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians .
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Riding against the flow of traffic and weaving in and out of traffic is prohibited .
When a bicycle lane is available , bicyclists are required to use the bike lane unless they are traveling as fast as traffic .
It is illegal to carry passengers on your electric bicycle unless your bike has an extra permanent seat or when using a child safety seat .
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Always wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet with the chin strap securely fastened .
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Be aware of other road users , and try to match the average speed .
Make eye contact with drivers before entering any intersection .
➢ Ride defensively – never assume others see you .
For more information , visit www . cityoflagunaniguel . org / ebike
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