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Learn Safe Cycling Skills – Reduce Traffic Citations with MCBC’s Smart Cycling Classes
SMART CYCLING
MCBC’s Smart Cycling class, formerly known as Basic Street Skills, teaches you how to ride more safely and confidently. It also provides an opportunity to reduce your traffic citation fee.
Who Should Attend?
Smart Cycling is for anyone interested in learning the rules of the road. You don’t need a traffic citation to benefit from this class; it’s open to all cyclists looking to improve their skills and confidence.
If you’re taking the class to reduce your citation fee, you must first pay your fine in full and have a docket/case number.
What You’ll Learn
MCBC’s Smart Cycling class covers essential cycling techniques to make you safer and more confident on the road.
Key topics include:
- Being visible and predictable
- Understanding and following traffic laws
- Defensive cycling to avoid crashes and road rage
The class is taught by experienced League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors who are familiar with Marin’s cycling environment. Whether you ride for exercise, fun, or commuting, this class is for you.
Class Details
- Format: Two-hour online class via Zoom
- Includes: Interactive presentation and PowerPoint slides
- Topics Covered:
- How to avoid crashes and citations
- Improving visibility
- Navigating intersections
- Cyclists’ legal rights and responsibilities
Traffic Citation Fee Reduction
If you’ve received a bicycle-related traffic citation for a California Vehicle Code violation, you may be eligible for a fee reduction upon completing the Smart Cycling class. This program is offered in partnership with the Marin County Superior Court.
How It Works:
- Pay your fine in full and obtain your docket/case number before attending.
- Bring a copy of your citation to class for inclusion on your Certificate of Attendance.
- Complete the class to qualify for a partial refund (refund amount varies).
Please note: Citations for municipal code violations (like riding on the sidewalk) or off-road infractions are not eligible for fee reduction unless they fall under California Vehicle Code violations.
Important Registration Policies
- Choose your attendance date carefully; no refunds will be issued within five days of the class unless canceled due to low registration.
- If the session is canceled, you’ll receive an email notification 48 hours in advance.
Register for a Smart Cycling Class
Click the button below to register for an upcoming session or take advantage of a reduced class fee by becoming part of the MCBC experience.
