Redding Municipal Code Ch. 10.21 Certain Uses Restricted on the Sacramento River Trail

A. The riding and operation of bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates on the Sacramento River Trail can be a cause of user conflicts and potential safety hazards, which adversely affect the enjoyment of all trail users. The provisions of this chapter relating to the regulation of bicycle, skateboard, and in-line skate use are, therefore, necessary for the public's welfare.

B. Section 21206 of the California Vehicle code provides local jurisdictions the authority to regulate by ordinance the operation of bicycles on pedestrian facilities.

C. The city of Redding has authority, under its police power, to adopt regulations concerning the use of skateboards and in-line skates on pedestrian facilities.

D. This chapter shall not apply to the riding or operation of bicycles, skateboards, or in-line skates on streets or highways or in other areas which are specifically governed or preempted by the California Vehicle Code.

(Ord. 2250 § 2 (part), 1999: Ord. 1930 § 1 (part), 1990)

A. It is unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle, skateboard, or in-line skates on the Sacramento River Trail, or its environs, in an unsafe manner or speed, or to exceed a maximum speed limit of ten miles per hour.

B. It is unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle, skateboard, or in-line skates on the Sacramento River Trail, or its environs, where signs prohibiting that activity are in place.

C. It is unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle, skateboard, or in-line skates upon the Sacramento River Trail, or its environs, while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug.

(Ord. 2250 § 2 (part), 1999: Ord. 1930 § 1 (part), 1990)

No person shall operate a bicycle that does not meet the minimum equipment standards in CVC Section 21201, requiring adequate brakes, handlebars, and lights for nighttime use, and CVC Section 21204 requiring seats on bicycles, child seats, and helmets for children who are passengers on a bicycle.

(Ord. 1930 § 1 (part), 1990)

No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars of the bicycle.

(Ord. 1930 § 1 (part), 1990)

No person shall leave a bicycle laying on its side or park it on the paved portion of the Sacramento River Trail.

(Ord. 1930 § 1 (part), 1990)

Violations of this chapter are declared to be infractions, and violators shall be punished as follows:

A. A fine not to exceed one hundred dollars upon the first conviction;

B. A fine not to exceed two hundred dollars upon the second conviction within one year of the first conviction;

C. A fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars for a third or subsequent conviction within a one-year period;

D. The fine for violation of Section 10.21.010(B) shall be two hundred fifty dollars.

(Ord. 1930 § 1 (part), 1990)