Livermore, CA Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Right-side rule
- Ride furthermost right in lane, § 10.44.100
- Stopping rule
- Must not block other riders, § 10.44.120
- Violation class
- Infraction, § 10.44.140
- Minor penalty options
- Bike held up to 30 days, § 10.44.150
- Bicycle license fee
- $1.00/year, 3-year advance
Summary
Livermore requires cyclists in a marked bicycle lane to keep to the furthermost right-hand portion of the lane whenever possible, and limits when a rider may stop there. Violating the bicycle chapter is an infraction under Livermore Municipal Code Chapter 10.44.
§ 10.44.100. Bicycle lanes – Cyclist to ride at right side. While proceeding in a bicycle lane or path, a bicyclist must ride in the furthermost right-hand portion of the lane or path, when possible. (1960 code § 5A.33; Ord. 1787 § 1, 2006) § 10.44.120. Bicycle lanes – Stopping restrictions for riders. A bicyclist may stop in a bicycle lane or path after giving the appropriate signal in the manner provided in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 22100) of the Vehicle Code; providing, that he has not blocked the path or lane, such that at least one moving bicyclist may pass by him and still be in the path or lane. (1960 code § 5A.32; Ord. 1787 § 1, 2006)
Full Breakdown
090, two operating rules apply directly to riders. 100 requires a bicyclist proceeding in the lane or path to ride in the furthermost right-hand portion of it whenever that is possible, cutting down on conflicts with faster traffic in the general travel lanes. 120 separately restricts stopping: a bicyclist may stop in the lane only after giving the hand or arm signal required by Vehicle Code Chapter 6, commencing with Section 22100, and only if the stop does not block the lane so completely that at least one other moving bicyclist can still pass by while remaining in the lane or path.
Together the sections treat unnecessary blocking of a bike lane, whether by a parked cyclist or by disregarding the right-side riding rule, as a chapter violation rather than a matter of courtesy. 080, so an officer stopping a rider for a lane violation can check registration at the same time. 140 makes any violation of the bicycle chapter, including the riding and stopping rules, an infraction, and separately holds a parent or guardian responsible for knowingly permitting a minor to violate the chapter.
Violations & Fines
Riding outside the right-hand portion of a bicycle lane when it is possible to stay there, or stopping so as to block every other bicyclist from passing, is an infraction under § 10.44.140. For riders under 18, the Chief of Police may substitute non-fine measures under § 10.44.150: confiscating the bicycle for up to 30 days, requiring an equipment inspection within five days, requiring immediate licensing, or requiring a written composition or safety exam in lieu of a juvenile-court filing.
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