The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Automobile Safety Program is presented by Officer Ron Moreno, "Officer Reggie."

The goal of this program is to reduce traffic accidents involving school age children.  During 2005, the program was presented to over 34,000 students in the City of Santa Ana.

• You must have a bike license if you own a bicycle in the city of Santa Ana. 

• Helmets are required for bike riders under 18 years of age.  Helmets are also required if you use a razor scooter, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboard (California Vehicle Code 21212a).

• There is no fee and no appointment is necessary to register your bicycle.  If you are an adult, you must bring photo identification.

• Bicycle Licenses are issued:

THURSDAYS ONLY
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NO CHARGE
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
(714) 245-8222

at:

Santa Ana Police Department
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA  92702

BICYCLE RIDER'S RULES

1. Keep your bicycle in good mechanical condition (tires, chain, brakes).
2. Obey all traffic rules and signs -- always give proper hand signals.
3. Walk your bike across busy intersections.
4. Always ride with the traffic - as close as possible to the right side of the road.
5. Be sure the roadway is clear before entering.
6. Always ride single file and watch for opening car doors.
7. Most bicycles are built to carry one person -- YOU! And you alone.
8. If you must ride your bike at night be sure your headlight and reflectors are in good condition.
9. Select the safest route to your destination and use it. Avoid busy streets and intersections.
10. Yield right of way to pedestrians.
11. Always wear a bicycle helmet.

REGLAS PARA LOS CICLISTAS

1. Mantenga su bicicleta en buenas condiciones mecanicas (llantas, cadenas, frenos).
2. Obedezca todas las reglas y senales de transito. De siempre las senales de mano apropiada.
3. Camine su bicicleta a traves de los cruceros de mucho trafico.
4. Siempre viaje en favor del trafico, tan cerca como sea possible del lado derecho del camino.
5. Asegurese de que esta libre el camino antes de entrar.
6. Siempre viaje en fila sencilla y cuidese de las puertas abiertas de los automoviles.
7. La mayoria de las bicicletas fueron hechas para cargar a una sola persona -- a USTED! Y a usted solamente.
8. Si usted debe de viajar en bicicleta de noche, asegurese que sus luces y reflectors esten en buenas condiciones.
9. Escoja la ruta mas segura hacia su destinacion y sigala. Evite las calles de mucho trafico y los cruceros.
10. De el derecho de via a los peatones.
11. Use siempre un casco para ciclistas.