Chapter 9.54
REGULATION OF MOTORIZED BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS

Sections:

9.54.010    Regulations.

9.54.020    Violations—Penalty.

9.54.010 Regulations.

(A)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a “motorized bicycle” as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 406(a), and a “motorized scooter” as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 407.5(a), are authorized to operate on any bikeway under the County’s jurisdiction.

(B)    A “motorized scooter,” as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 407.5(b), is prohibited from operating in:

(1)    Any bikeway under the County’s jurisdiction; and/or

(2)    Any park, riding and hiking trail, recreation area, beach, community center or building, historic structure, facility, or area of land owned, operated, managed or controlled in whole or in part by the County and under the jurisdiction of the Director of the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services in either incorporated or unincorporated territory. [Ord. 5324 § 21, 2020; Ord. 4624 § 1, 2001; Ord. 4613 § 1, 2001].

9.54.020 Violations—Penalty.

Any person violating this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by a fine in accordance with SCCC 1.12.040. [Ord. 4613 § 1, 2001].