[SDCBC] Motor scooters in the Rose Canyon Bike Path.

[JonIsaacs at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/11/2008 11:06:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
econver at yahoo.com writes:

> >>>There are specific laws regarding this matter.  Low-power electric 
> bicycles and motor scooters (capable of speeds less than 20mph) are allowed on 
> those paths.  In some states the speed is higher.  However, in California the 
> law specifically states 20mph and less.  I don't want anyone to get the wrong 
> idea that our legal electric bicycles are not allowed on all of the same 
> pathways as normal bicycles.
> 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_bicycle_laws#California


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My understanding is that motorized bicycles are allowed in bike lanes but not 
on bike paths.  Searching the DMV website, this is what I found:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21207_5.htm


"Motorized Bicycles: Prohibited Operation21207.5.  Notwithstanding Sections 
21207 and 23127 of this code, or any other provision of law, no motorized 
bicycle may be operated on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane 
established pursuant to Section 21207, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational 
trail, unless it is within or adjacent to a roadway or unless the local authority 
or the governing body of a public agency having jurisdiction over such path or 
trail permits, by ordinance, such operation. 

Amended Ch. 373, Stats. 1979. Effective January 1, 1980."

Since the federal law allows for state and local governments to override the 
requirement that federally funded bikeways be restricted as they so choose, it 
seems to me motorized bikes are not allowed.

Hopefully Jim, Kathy or some can help clarify this. 

  











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