Riverside Transit Agency and county active-transportation plans expand bike lanes, multi-use trails, and Class IV protected lanes, with state laws requiring bicyclists to follow the same rules as drivers on county roadways.
California Vehicle Code 21200 et seq. governs bicycle operation, requiring use of bike lanes when present and traveling with traffic. Riverside County's Active Transportation Plan, developed with WRCOG and CVAG, prioritizes Class I trails such as the Santa Ana River Trail and Coachella Valley CV Link, plus Class II lanes on county arterials. RTA buses are equipped with two- to three-bike racks. Mountain communities and Wine Country generally rely on shared roadways with three-foot passing under CVC 21760. E-bike Class 1 and 2 are permitted on most multi-use trails.
Failure to yield, ride with traffic, or use a designated lane can result in equipment and Vehicle Code citations enforced by sheriff and CHP, typically 200 dollars and up.
See how Riverside County's bike lane rules rules stack up against other locations.
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