Highland, CA Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

Section 8.60.020 is the operating rule in Highland's Electric Bikes and Electric Mobility Devices chapter, adopted by Ord. 482 on 5/12/2026. Subsection A bars anyone from operating or riding an electric mobility device upon a public sidewalk, in a public drainage facility, culvert, ditch or channel, outside of any roadway or other paved public area, in or upon a public park, athletic field, sports court or gymnasium, or over an equestrian, hiking or recreational trail. The closest the section comes to a lane rule is the requirement to stay within a roadway or other paved public area, and it does not mention bike lanes by name.

Subsection B applies to bicycles too. No person can ride a bicycle, e-bike, moped, motorized scooter or other electric mobility device in an unsafe manner in any public area. Section 8.60.010 defines "unsafe manner" as an act in violation of the Highland Municipal Code, the California Vehicle Code or any other state or federal law, and also as operating in a way that is a danger to the operator, passenger, other motorist, other rider, pedestrian or property. The listed examples are not yielding to vehicles or pedestrians when required, using a device in a way it was not designed for including carrying passengers, failing to obey posted traffic or other signs, racing, speed or stunt contests, carrying an item that blocks full control and forward visibility, riding faster than is reasonable and prudent given weather, traffic and the width of the sidewalk or roadway, and performing acrobatics, tricks or wheelies when pedestrians or moving vehicles are present.

Subsection C requires operators to allow inspection of an electric mobility device on lawful contact with police officers or code enforcement officers, to determine whether the rider is legally allowed to operate it. Section 8.60.030 sends violations to Chapters 1.24 and 2.56, and § 8.60.040 exempts riders with mobility disabilities under the ADA and first responders on duty.