"Bicycle"
has the same meaning as in California
Vehicle Code Section
231, as it may be amended from time to time.
"Operator"
means a person who owns, operates, and/or controls a regulated
mobility device.
"Public area"
means any outdoor area that is open to the members of the
public for public use, whether owned or operated by the city or a
private party.
"Regulated mobility device"
means a bicycle, electric bicycle, electric personal assistive
mobility device, electrically motorized board, low-speed vehicle,
motorized scooter, shared mobility device, and any other similar vehicle.
"Rider"
means a traveler riding in or on a regulated mobility device
who is not operating it.
"Vehicle"
has the same meaning as in California
Vehicle Code Section
670, as it may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. CS-419 § 2, 2022)
A. Prohibition
of Regulated Mobility Devices Where Posted. It is prohibited to operate
or ride on a regulated mobility device in public areas where such
prohibition is posted by signs or as otherwise set forth in this chapter.
A list of public locations where regulated mobility devices are prohibited
shall be on file in the City Clerk's office. The list may be amended
from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
B. No
Operating or Riding on Sidewalks and Public Facilities. No person
shall operate or ride a regulated mobility device upon any sidewalk,
in any public drainage facility, culvert, ditch, channel, or any other
public athletic/sports court, or gymnasium in the city.
C. Duty
to Operate with Due Care, Reduce Speed.
1. The
operator of a regulated mobility device shall exercise all due care
and shall reduce the speed of the device, obey all traffic control
devices, and take all other action relating to operation of the device
as necessary to safeguard the operator, passengers, and any persons
or other vehicles or devices in the immediate area. It shall also
be unlawful to transport any other person upon the bar, handle bars,
floorboard or other area of regulated mobility device not designed
for passenger riding or designed for a single person, or cling to
or attach oneself or one's regulated mobility device with an operator
or rider on board to any moving vehicle or motorized or non-motorized
wheeled device.
2. Persons
operating or riding a regulated mobility device on a city trail must
dismount the regulated mobility device where the trail width is less
than five feet and a pedestrian or equine is within a distance of
50 feet from the regulated mobility device.
(Ord. 3062 § 8; Ord. NS-151 § 1, 1991; Ord. CS-139 § 1, 2011; Ord. CS-419 § 2, 2022)
In lieu of a fine or administrative citation as authorized by
this code, and in lieu of filing charges in any court having jurisdiction
over a violation, the Police Chief or designee may allow a violator
of this chapter to complete a police department provided safety course
for regulated mobility devices.
(Ord. 3062 § 11; Ord. 3064 § 3; Ord. CS-419 § 2, 2022)
If any portion of this chapter, or its application to particular
persons or circumstances, is held to be invalid or unconstitutional
by a final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision
will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter
or the application of the chapter to persons or circumstances not
similarly situated.
(Ord. CS-419 § 2, 2022)