Cycling regulations in Santa Monica, California

In addition to state law, counties, cities, and towns may have their own traffic regulations. These are usually known as ordinances or codes.

These local regulations may not take away any rights listed in the state traffic laws, unless this option is expressly permitted by the state. They also may not permit a person riding a bike to do anything prohibited by state law.

See below for the municipal regulations that apply to riding your bike in Santa Monica.

Trigger an unresponsive traffic light on your bike.
Improve your daytime (and nighttime) visibility.
How to be an MVP-C: maneuverable, visible, predictable, and communicative.
Moving away from the curb: when it's legal, and safer, to be further left in the lane.
Discourage the left cross in an intersection.
Pass parked cars without concern.