<p>As the San Diego County, California’s City of Carlsbad "Snapshot of fines associated with violations” in <a href="https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.carlsbadca.gov/departments</span><span class="invisible">/streets-traffic/traffic-safety/electric-bikes</span></a> notes, “The actual fine does not include approximately $300 dollars in additional court fees.” </p><p>Similarly true here in Monterey County. For example, while state law allows a $25 fine for Helmet Required [for minors], 21212(a) CVC, in actuality, if you’re under 18 and are cited for no helmet in Monterey County, you’re typically going to be out $193 due the court, not $25. That’s why Bicycling Monterey offers an alternative <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/bike-equity-project-alternative-to-fine-for-traffic-citations.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/bike-equity-project-alternative-to-fine-for-traffic-citations.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/bike-equity-p</span><span class="invisible">roject-alternative-to-fine-for-traffic-citations.html</span></a> that is appreciated by local families: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/youth-bike-and-sometimes-receive-citations.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/youth-bike-and-sometimes-receive-citations.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/youth-bike-an</span><span class="invisible">d-sometimes-receive-citations.html</span></a>. </p><p>Donations to help support that project — or to provide helmets for youth without one — are needed and appreciated. How to donate: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/about/financi</span><span class="invisible">al-donations</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/youth/" rel="tag">#youth</a> <a href="/tags/biking/" rel="tag">#biking</a> <a href="/tags/cycling/" rel="tag">#cycling</a> <a href="/tags/youthbike/" rel="tag">#YouthBike</a> <a href="/tags/morekidsonbikes/" rel="tag">#MoreKidsOnBikes</a> <a href="/tags/activetransport/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransport</a> <a href="/tags/biketooter/" rel="tag">#BikeTooter</a> <a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a> <a href="/tags/bikelaws/" rel="tag">#BikeLaws</a> <a href="/tags/helmet/" rel="tag">#helmet</a></p>
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<p><a href="/tags/montereycounty/" rel="tag">#MontereyCounty</a></p><p>Mark your calendar for 2026 meeting dates—listed below—for the <a href="/tags/transportation/" rel="tag">#Transportation</a> Agency for <a href="/tags/monterey/" rel="tag">#Monterey</a> County (TAMC) <a href="/tags/bicycle/" rel="tag">#Bicycle</a> and <a href="/tags/pedestrian/" rel="tag">#Pedestrian</a> Advisory Committee (BPAC).</p><p>Tips: <a href="https://bikemonterey.org/monthly-meetings-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bikemonterey.org/monthly-meetings-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bikemonterey.org/monthly-meeti</span><span class="invisible">ngs-tamc-bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee-public-welcome.html</span></a></p><p>For any changes to meeting dates, and for agendas and packets (typically available about a week prior to mtg), refer to TAMC website: <a href="https://www.tamcmonterey.org/bike-and-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.tamcmonterey.org/bike-and-pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.tamcmonterey.org/bike-and-</span><span class="invisible">pedestrian-facilities-advisory-committee</span></a>.<br>January 14, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>February 4, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>March 4, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced) <br>April 1, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>May 6, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced) <br>June 3, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>No July BPAC meeting<br>August 5, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>September 2, 2026, Wednesday, Alternate Location (to be announced) <br>October 7, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>November 4, 2026, Wednesday, at TAMC office, Salinas<br>No December BPAC meeting</p><p><a href="/tags/activetransport/" rel="tag">#ActiveTransport</a> <a href="/tags/montereybay/" rel="tag">#MontereyBay</a> <a href="/tags/salinasvalley/" rel="tag">#SalinasValley</a></p>