California § 21281.5 - A person shall not operate an EPAMD on a sidewalk, bike path, pathway, trail, bik
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21281.5 — A person shall not operate an EPAMD on a sidewalk, bike path, pathway, trail, bik, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21281.5. A person shall not operate an EPAMD on a sidewalk, bike path, pathway, trail, bik
(a) A person shall not operate an EPAMD on a sidewalk, bike path, pathway, trail, bike lane, street, road, or highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, pedestrians, and other conveyance traffic on, and the surface, width, and condition of, the sidewalk, bike path, pathway, trail, bike lane, street, road, or highway. (b) A person shall not operate an EPAMD at a speed that endangers the safety of persons or property. (c) A person shall not operate an EPAMD on a sidewalk, bike path, pathway, trail, bike lane, street, road, or highway with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. (d) A person operating an EPAMD on a sidewalk, bike path, pathway, trail, bike lane, street, road, or highway shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians on foot, including persons with disabilities using assistive devices and service animals that are close enough to constitute a hazard.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21281.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21281.5 cover?
Section 21281.5 ("A person shall not operate an EPAMD on a sidewalk, bike path, pathway, trail, bik") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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