Someone asked me recently whether a moped – a motorized bicycle – is forbidden from using Class IV bikeways, also known as protected bike lanes. After doing some research, I believe so. Here’s my interpretation of the law. Motorized Bicycle – Moped – Laws In 2001, the United States Congress passed Public Law 107-319. It …
Bicycle riding legally on the sidewalk in Los Angeles is a crap shoot. Some cities – the City of Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, and Pasadena, for instance – permit it. Others – such as the County of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Palmdale – forbid it completely. Then there are the cities that permit it, …
It’s that time of year again when legislators and special interests hold their breath hoping that the Governor will either sign their legislation into law or doesn’t sign it by Oct. 15 so it becomes law on its own. Two transportation bills that can effect bicyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and even motor vehicles were signed yesterday. …