Locals in Riverside ride bikes year round to commute to work, travel to class, and get exercise. While some recreational bicyclists stick with trails including the Santa Ana River Trail and the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, many ride on roadways on a daily basis. Knowing all of the California bicycling laws can help you stay safe and avoid involvement in serious accidents. Here are some important California laws you might not have heard before: Most bicycle laws apply everywhere across California. Many states allow local jurisdictions to govern their own bicycle ordinances. In CA, the rules that apply in Riverside apply in Sacramento. The uniformity of laws improves awareness for riders, motorists, and law enforcement officials. Sidewalk riding ordinances vary. While most bicycle laws in California universally apply, sidewalk-riding ordinances do not. You can ride on the sidewalk in some areas and you can’t in others. In Riverside, Section 10.64.310 of the municipal code addresses sidewalk riding. Bicyclists cannot ride on sidewalks in the city unless signs specifically indicate bicycle use. The three feet rule is more than a suggestion. Drivers must legally maintain a distance of three feet between the vehicle and the bicyclist while overtaking or passing it.…