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Sec. B14-42.2. Bicycle trails.

(a) Park trails and roads may be used in the following manner consistent with their posted designation.

(1) The Director may establish bicycle trails in County parks.

(2) The Director or designee may temporarily close a bicycle trail in order to ensure the safety of persons or property or to protect the environment.

(3) The Director may temporarily prohibit the operation of bicycles on park roads and trails.

(b) No person shall operate or possess a bicycle within a County park except:

(1) On trails designated as "bicycle trails" or with other similar signage or symbol;

(2) On trails and park roads that are the responsibility of the Department, as long as the operation of bicycles is not prohibited by appropriate signage.

(c) No person shall operate a bicycle in a County park in a manner that is:

(1) Negligent, unsafe or reckless, or in any way that endangers any person or property;

(2) At a speed greater than 15 miles per hour;

(3) At a speed which is greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, a park road or bicycle trial or at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property;

(4) In violation of any applicable provision of the California Vehicle Code.

(d) A person operating a bicycle in a County park shall yield to all equestrians and hikers who are crossing a bicycle trail, highway, street or road. When approaching equestrians or hikers from the rear, the person operating a bicycle shall audibly warn of his or her presence and, when passing, exercise due care.

(e) Pursuant to Vehicle Code § 21212, persons under age 18 operating a bicycle, non-motorized scooter or skateboard must wear an ANSI, Snell, or other state-approved helmet for head protection on bicycle trails, pathways and promenades in County parks.

(f) All persons age 18 years and over operating a bicycle must wear an ANSI, Snell, or other state-approved helmet for head protection on unpaved bicycle trails in County Parks.

(g) A person skating or rollerblading in a County park shall yield to all equestrians and hikers who are crossing a bicycle trail, highway, street or road. The skater or rollerblader shall audibly warn of his or her presence and, when passing, exercise due care.

(Ord. No. NS-702.89, § 2, 12-18-01; Ord. No. NS-702.91, § 17, 9-25-07)

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