For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning set forth in this section:
"Bicycle"
has the same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 231, as it may be amended from time to time.
"Bicycle lane"
has the same meaning as defined in Street and Highways Code Section 890.4, as it may be amended from time to time.
"Bicycle path or bicycle trail"
has the same meaning as defined in Street and Highways Code Section 890.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 231.5, as the provisions may be amended from time to time.
"City"
means the city of Yucaipa.
"E-conveyance"
means any electric bicycle or e-bike, electric scooter, electrically motorized skateboard, or other device that is designed to convey one or more people and is capable of being powered by human propulsion or electric motor propulsion.
"Electric bicycle" or "E-bike"
has the same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time, and which, as of the date of the adoption of this section, provides that an "electric bicycle" is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts, and are categorized under Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3.
"Electric personal assistive mobility device"
has the same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 313, as it may be amended from time to time.
"Electrically motorized skateboard"
has the same meaning as defined in the California Vehicle Code Section 313.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
"Minor"
means any person under the age of 18.
"Narrow width lane"
means a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.
"Off-highway motorcycle"
has the same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 436, as it may be amended from time to time.
"Pedestrian"
has the same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 467, as it may be amended from time to time.
"Public area"
means any outdoor area, public alley, parkway, public transportation path, roadway, right-of-way, sidewalk, park, trail, paseo, pathway or street that is owned, granted by easement, operated or controlled by the city.
"Unsafe manner"
is defined as an act in violation of the city municipal code, California Vehicle Code, or any other applicable state or federal law. For purposes of this section, operation of a bicycle or e-conveyance in an "unsafe manner" also includes operating in such a way that constitutes a danger to the operator, passenger, other motorist, other rider, pedestrian, or property.
"Vehicle"
has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 670, as it may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 474 § 1, 2026)
A. 
No person shall ride a bicycle or e-conveyance in an unsafe manner, as defined under Section 9.18.010, on any publicly owned property, including but not limited to a public street, sidewalk, public right of way, park, bicycle path, trail, or lane, or any other public area open for vehicle or pedestrian travel. Examples of riding in an unsafe manner include, but are not limited to, the following actions:
1. 
Riding on a public street or bikeway against the flow of traffic.
2. 
Not yielding to vehicles or pedestrians when required.
3. 
Operating an e-conveyance in a manner it was not designed for, including carrying passengers when not designed for carrying passengers.
4. 
Failing to obey posted traffic or other signs.
5. 
A person under the age of 18 riding without a properly fitted and fastened helmet.
6. 
Engaging in racing, speed, or stunt contests.
7. 
Carrying any package, bundle, item or article which prohibits the operator from having full control and forward visibility at all times.
8. 
Operating a bicycle or e-conveyance at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing taking into account the weather, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the surface and width of the sidewalk or roadway.
9. 
Performing any acrobatics, tricks, wheelies, or stunts when pedestrians or moving vehicles are present.
B. 
Persons riding or operating bicycles or electric bicycles shall not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of a roadway set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
C. 
Any person operating a bicycle ore-conveyance who is emerging from an alley, driveway, bicycle path, building or otherwise approaching upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area, shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians on such sidewalk or sidewalk area, and upon entering a bicycle lane, highway, or street shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles, bicycles, or e-conveyances on the roadway.
D. 
No person shall operate a bicycle or e-conveyance in any city park, except on trails that are approved for bicycle or e-conveyance use. The operation of bicycles or e-conveyances is strictly prohibited on dirt, grass, athletic fields, landscaped areas, or any other non-approved surfaces within any city park.
E. 
No person shall operate a bicycle ore-conveyance while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the wireless telephone or electronic wireless communications device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and it is used in that manner while riding.
F. 
No person shall operate a bicycle or electric bicycle on any sidewalk, except:
1. 
A person may ride a bicycle or electric bicycle on any area designated as a driveway;
2. 
Any area designated as a bikeway by the city council; or
3. 
To avoid a dangerous situation on the road or an obstacle.
(Ord. 474 § 1, 2026)
A. 
No person shall operate an electric off-highway motorcycle of any model (e.g., Sur-Ron, Talaria, E Ride Pro) on any publicly-owned property, including but not limited to, a public street, sidewalk, public right of way, park, bicycle path or trail, or any other public area open for vehicle or pedestrian travel.
B. 
Electric off-highway motorcycles are only allowed to be operated in areas specifically designated for off-highway vehicle recreation, or on private property with the express permission of the property owner. Unlike electric bicycles or mopeds, such vehicles are not eligible for highway registration and cannot be retrofitted for on-road use unless originally manufactured and certified for dual-purpose operation.
(Ord. 474 § 1, 2026)
A. 
Every bicycle, including electric bicycles, when operated within the city, shall comply with all of the equipment requirements contained in California Vehicle Code Section 21201 or successor statute.
B. 
Any minor operating or riding as a passenger upon a bicycle ore-conveyance in a public area or any other place open to the public for vehicle and pedestrian travel must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.
C. 
Any operator or passenger of a Class 3 electric bicycle, regardless of age, must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21213.
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No person shall temporarily leave unaccompanied, abandon, or park a bicycle or e-conveyance in a manner that obstructs vehicular traffic, the pedestrian travel way of any sidewalk or pedestrian path. No person may leave unaccompanied, abandon, or park a bicycle ore-conveyance on public property in violation of any law, ordinance, or government sign prohibiting the parking of bicycles or e-conveyances at such location.
(Ord. 474 § 1, 2026)
A. 
Any person, including a minor, who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to penalties, fines, and enforcement procedures set forth in this code including, but not limited to, Chapter 1.12 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the administrative citation or administrative civil penalty for a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a minimum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).
B. 
Violations by minors.
1. 
The parent of any child, and the guardian of any ward, shall not authorize or knowingly permit any minor child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
2. 
In the case of a minor committing a violation under this chapter, the parent or guardian may be held responsible for the violation and any associated penalties or fines.
3. 
If the minor's activities result in damage to public property, the city may, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1714.1, pursue a civil complaint against the minor's parent(s) or guardian(s) having custody and control of the minor for every tort resulting in property damage.
C. 
Impoundment.
1. 
In addition to all other available penalties, the enforcement officer shall have the authority to take immediate possession of and transport a bicycle or e-conveyance for safekeeping to the nearest city facility or city-contracted tow yard if an unaccompanied minor is found in violation of any provisions of this chapter, and the unsafe manner in which the device was operated constitutes an immediate danger to the health and safety of the juvenile operator or to members of the public, thus constituting an exigent circumstance.
2. 
The impounded device shall be released by the city to the parent or legal guardian of the minor if the individual owns the device.
3. 
Upon impoundment of any e-conveyance device under this chapter, the minor shall be issued a receipt. Said receipt shall state the days, business hours, location, and process by which the owner may claim the impounded device within 30 days. The citation receipt shall also explain that unclaimed devices impounded for longer than 30 days will be disposed of subject to an opportunity for a pre-disposal hearing pursuant to Section 1.04.130 of this code or sold at an auction in accordance with laws governing the disposal of abandoned property.
(Ord. 474 § 1, 2026)
A. 
First responders, as defined under California Government Code Section 8562, are exempt from this chapter while in the performance of their duties.
B. 
This chapter is not intended to apply to or otherwise restrict electric personal assistive mobility devices used in a safe manner by physically disabled persons as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.) and section 36.311 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(Ord. 474 § 1, 2026)