California Vehicle Code §21208 requires cyclists on roadways with bike lanes to use them when traveling slower than traffic, with exceptions for turning, hazards, and passing. Sacramento maintains an extensive Class II and IV bikeway network.
Sacramento's bikeway network includes Class I separated paths (American River Parkway), Class II striped lanes, Class III shared routes, and growing Class IV protected lanes downtown and in midtown. CVC §21208 requires cyclists moving slower than the flow of traffic to ride in the bike lane unless preparing to turn, avoiding hazards, or passing. Vehicles must yield three feet when passing cyclists per CVC §21760. Sacramento Public Works enforces no-stopping rules in protected lanes and uses red-curb striping to mark them. SacBike advocates for continued network expansion.
Cyclists violating §21208 face base fines under $200 plus surcharges. Drivers blocking protected bike lanes can be cited and towed, especially in downtown enforcement zones during commute hours.
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