Dgar Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I live in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. It seems like all the bike paths out here in the Cook County Forest Preserves and Palos have signs that say "No Motorized Vehicles". I was wondering if that applies to electric motors as well as gas. Has anyone ever actually been detained for riding on any of the paths around here? For those that know this area, are there any paths that are available for riding. I'm getting kind of tired riding around on sidewalks and residential streets only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garzal Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Those signs generally refer to cars and motorcycles. Not things like PEVS. That's not to say there isn't a law on the books, there might be, but generally that's not what those signs are for. Here in my city in Ohio the metro park rangers are ruthless and have kicked me out many times. But on bike paths outside of parks I've never been given a second look. State parks the rangers and cops don't seem to care either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLEASE_DELETE Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) Deleted. Edited March 18 by PLEASE_DELETE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circuitmage Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) A friendly chat with your local PD would be very helpful. Just say your tired of driving traffic and people hitting you...I have found PD is very sympathetic to getting people off the road and out of cars. They can tell you what is "enforced". There are many laws, but few are "enforced". All parks in my area are marked "no scooters or motorized vehicles", but they do not enforce it. And, common sense prevails. I slow down when passing people, wave to them. Don't go 30mph next to pedestrians and you should be good. Edited July 27, 2020 by Circuitmage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubadragonsan Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 In California, the legislation AB604 strictly distinguishes "motorized vehicles" from "electric motorized vehicles," which refers to EUCs and the like. Most people including law enforcement agents don't know about this legislation. I don't blame them. Why would they? So it is up to us to be educated and know the law and our rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothamMike Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Out of towners are treated differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joca Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 5:25 PM, scubadragosan said: In California, the legislation AB604 strictly distinguishes "motorized vehicles" from "electric motorized vehicles," which refers to EUCs and the like. Most people including law enforcement agents don't know about this legislation. I don't blame them. Why would they? So it is up to us to be educated and know the law and our rights. Just make sure you're actually following the law before you tell them it exists 313.5. ...less than 1,000 watts, the maximum speed of which... is no more than 20 miles per hour 21292 ...wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards described in Section 21212 21294. ...shall only operate upon a highway designated with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less... shall not operate an electrically motorized board upon a highway, bikeway, or any other public bicycle path, sidewalk, or trail, at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour Some of you may prefer to try to sweet talk your way out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLEASE_DELETE Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Deleted. Edited March 18 by PLEASE_DELETE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joca Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Exactly. They're not legal. So don't go quoting the law at an officer who might bother to look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJackCrash Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 When dealing with Law Enforcement it's always best to be respectful and don't come off with an attitude. Attitude will get you a citation. Always ride so you can ride another day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.