Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

rights of cyclists on the sidewalk in Los Angeles
According to the California Vehicle Code it is legal to ride a bicycle on on most sidewalks in Los Angeles. However, in the CVC, there is no mention if the bicyclist has the same rights as a pedestrian. It would seem logical that if it is legal to ride a bike on the sidewalk the bicyclists would have the same rights as a pedestrian. What are the rights of a bicyclist on the sidewalk?

Asked on 5/26/09, 11:09 pm

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

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Re: rights of cyclists on the sidewalk in Los Angeles

It is my understanding that bicycles are to be ridden on the road and are subject to the same rules as a motor vehicle.

Answered on 5/31/09, 8:57 pm

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