Riverside maintains Class II bike lanes citywide and Class I multi-use paths along the Santa Ana River and Mt. Rubidoux access, with state vehicle code requiring bike-lane use on through trips and prohibiting motor vehicle parking blocking marked lanes.
California Vehicle Code Section 21208 requires bicyclists traveling slower than the speed of traffic to use a marked bike lane where one is available, with exceptions for turning, hazards, or passing. Riverside's network includes Class II striped bike lanes through downtown and along major corridors, plus Class I separated paths along sections of the Santa Ana River Trail and connections near Mt. Rubidoux. Drivers must yield when crossing bike lanes and cannot park in marked bike lanes outside posted exceptions.
Drivers blocking bike lanes face standard parking citations, often around 60 dollars or more. Cyclists ignoring required-lane rules can be cited under state vehicle code, though enforcement focuses on safety violations.
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