Chapter 12.44
PEDESTRIAN-BICYCLE PATHWAY

Sections:

12.44.010    Pathways – Restrictions on use.

12.44.010 Pathways – Restrictions on use.

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, operate or allow an automobile, motorcycle, snowmobile or any other motorized vehicle on a designated pedestrian or bicycle pathway or right-of-way, including not only the asphalt-paved surface, but also any portions of the pathway or right-of-way facility adjacent to the asphalt-paved surface. It shall also be unlawful for any person to use the pathway or engage in any action on or near the pathway which causes or is likely to cause damage to the pathway or any of its facilities, including but not limited to the asphalt-paved surface, manmade structures, natural and geologic formations, as well as trees, shrubbery, lawn and other plants or vegetation or which injures any persons or damages property, or is likely to injure persons or damage property, or results in a diminution of safety of persons or property, including public or private property. It is provided, however, that motorized wheelchairs and other motorized conveyances used by and for the purpose of transporting handicapped persons shall not be included in the above prohibition of motorized vehicles. Also exempt from the provisions of this section are emergency vehicles and maintenance vehicles. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or a jail sentence of up to 90 days or both. [Ord. 1719, 1990.]