TPMS Micromobility Device Permit

Welcome to the Twin Peaks Middle School Bike & E-Bike Permit Page!

 

To keep our campus and community safe, all students who ride a bicycle, e-bike, skateboard, or push scooter to school must follow state laws, district safety guidelines, and campus regulations.

Please carefully review the rules and guidelines below before applying for a permit.

 

Getting Started: Permit Requirements

 

For Bicycles

1. Register for a standard TPMS Permit with the link below.

For E-Bikes (Mandatory Steps)

1. Watch the mandatory PUSD Safety Video together (both parent/guardian and student must watch), BIKE SAFETY TRAINING VIDEO.
2.  Complete and print the official TPMS Permit form.
3.  Have your student bring the completed form to Assistant Principal Secretary located in the back of the main  office.
4. Once issued, staff will help student permanently affix the approved permit sticker directly to the e-bike frame.

Safety, Walk Zones & Parking

• State Helmet Law (CA VC 21212): All riders under 18 must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet at all times when operating any non-motorized or motorized vehicle.
• Mandatory Walk Zones: Safety protocols begin at the intersection of Twin Peaks Rd. and Tierra Bonita. Students must walk or carry their vehicles:
• In all areas in front of Twin Peaks Middle School and Tierra Bonita Elementary
• Within the school parking lot
• Anywhere on campus ground
• Riding on walkways or in parking lots is strictly prohibited.
• Designated Bike Parking: All vehicles must be parked in the designated bike area, located through the gate to the far right of campus as you face the school.
• Securing Vehicles & Lock Advice: TPMS is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property. We strongly encourage students to use heavy-duty U-locks—especially for e-bikes—as cable locks are easily cut.

 

Vehicle Restrictions & Allowed E-Bikes

• Prohibited Vehicles: E-scooters and motorized scooters are strictly prohibited for middle schoolers under Poway law and the CA Vehicle Code, which require a valid driver’s license to operate.
• Allowed E-Bikes: Only Class 1 (pedal-assist) and Class 2 (throttle-assisted) e-bikes capped at a maximum motorized speed of 20 mph are allowed on campus.
• Banned E-Bikes: Class 3 e-bikes (speeds up to 28 mph) are illegal for anyone under 16 and are strictly banned. Modified "e-motos" or dirt bikes are also banned.

 

Important Note on Enforcement: The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (Poway Station) conducts random sweeps throughout the school year. Unpermitted or illegal bikes are subject to impound.

 

Permit Violations & Consequences

Adherence to safety rules is required to maintain parking privileges. Consequences for bike permit violations are as follows:

• 1st Offense: Warning
• 2nd Offense: Student conference, review of requirements with a staff member, and a written reflection.
• 3rd Offense: Student/parent conference, possible Law Enforcement contact, 5 school day e-bike suspension.  Student will not be permitted to bring their bike to school during that time.
• 4th Offense: Student/parent conference with probable loss of e-bike parking privileges.

 

Administrative Policy: The privilege of parking an e-bike on campus may be suspended or revoked by administration if a student does not obey the above or other reasonable safety rules and regulations. The school assumes no responsibility for e-bikes or any accessories.