Mobility & Curb Rules in Kern County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kern County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kern County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Bike Lane Rules

Kern County bars riding a horse or other animal, and operating any motor vehicle, on a designated pedestrian/bicycle path inside county-owned or county-operated parks and recreation areas. The rule protects cyclists and walkers on shared park paths, with narrow exceptions for mobility devices and on-duty county staff.

No Horses or Motor Vehicles on Kern Park Bike Paths

Some Restrictions

Kern County Code § 13.04.061 (Restrictions on use of pedestrian/bicycle paths)

A.No person shall ride a horse or other animal, or operate a motor vehicle, on a designated pedestrian/bicycle path within any public park area or recreation area owned, maintained or operated by the county.B.As used in subsection (A), the term "motor vehicle" shall mean any vehicle which is self-propelled; provided, however, that "motor vehicle" shall not include a self-propelled wheelchair, i...

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Mobility & Curb Rules by City in Kern County

2 cities in Kern County have their own mobility & curb rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

BakersfieldPop. 403,455

1 verified rule • Bike Lane Rules

RidgecrestPop. 27,959

1 verified rule • Bike Lane Rules

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