PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT AND PROPERTIES
Parking and Transportation Services
Sec. 904-13: Vehicles Other Than Automobiles
Responsible
Office: Parking and Transportation Services
Revised: January 2007
References / Resources
California Vehicle Code
100-680
Definitions 21113(f)
Authority for local traffic laws and regulations 21114.5
Electric carts used by disabled persons 21115
Golf carts on streets 21200
Operation of bicycles 21225
Use of motorized scooters
21230
Authority to regulate use of bike paths 21235
Motorized scooter prohibitions 21716
Golf cart speed regulation 21968
Pedestrians' rights and duties 39002,
39004 Registration and licensing of bicycles
UC Policies Applying to
Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students
The Chancellor, on behalf of The Regents of the University of California, is
authorized pursuant to sections 21113(f),
212200
and 39004
of the California Vehicle Code to set forth conditions and regulations pertaining
to the operation and parking of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrian conveyance
devices upon the grounds of the University. The term "vehicle" is
defined in California Vehicle Code (670)
as "a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or
drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or
used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks." This includes mopeds,
motorized scooters, motorcycles, carts, Segway HTs, and other similar modes
of transportation. The term "pedestrian conveyance device" includes
skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, in-line skates, other skating devices,
foot-powered scooters and other similar devices.
All rules and regulations of the California
Vehicle Code apply to vehicles, bicycles and pedestrian conveyance devices
operated on the property of the University of California, Irvine. All vehicles
and bicycles must meet the equipment requirements of the California Vehicle
Code, including brakes, lights, reflectors, and helmets.
B. Violations
Violations of these sections may be enforced by verbal or written warnings,
administrative or court citations, fines and/or impoundment. Violations by non-affiliated
persons may further be enforced by temporary withdrawal of consent to be on
campus. Persons who violate the provisions of the policy may be cited by University
Police or Parking and Transportation Services personnel, according to Section
21113(f) of the California Vehicle Code. Violations by faculty, staff, or
students may also result in corrective or disciplinary action through applicable
campus procedures. Problems arising from the administration of these regulations
should be reported to Parking and Transportation Services at (949) 824-7486.
C. Licensing
All motorized bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles operated on the University
of California, Irvine campus must appropriately display a valid California license.
These vehicles must also display a valid UCI parking permit when parked in designated
campus parking areas, but not in metered parking space or time-controlled zones.
All bicycles operated on the University of California, Irvine campus must display
a valid University issued identification sticker.
All carts and Segway HTs must register and display a licensing sticker
obtained from Parking and Transportation Services.
D. Prohibited Transportation Devices
The riding of pedestrian conveyance devices, including skateboards and skating
devices, roller skates, in-line skates, foot-powered scooters, and similar
devices, is prohibited everywhere on the UCI campus.
Following the issuance of a citation, a skateboard may be impounded if it
was used anywhere on the UCI campus.
Other equipment, such as cameras, video cameras and accessories to facilitate
video recording, lighting and lighting devices, ramps, or tools used to facilitate
skateboarding or skating, may also be seized by designated University personnel.
E. Unsafe Riding of Vehicles
Use of any vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian conveyance device in a reckless,
disruptive or unsafe manner is prohibited at UCI. This includes riding at
excessive speed, performing or practicing stunts, causing disturbing noise,
riding with undue regard for the safety of others, riding in a manner that
causes damage to UCI property, including landscaping, or creating any untenable
insurance/liability risk to the University.
Continuous riding of a vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian conveyance device
in one location is prohibited.
Vehicles, bicycles and pedestrian conveyance devices are prohibited on steps,
stairways, access ramps, retaining walls, seat walls, benches, railings or
similar architectural features.
A citation for reckless or unsafe riding may be given in addition to the
citation or impoundment of a vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian conveyance device
not allowed on the UCI campus.
F. Bicycles
Bicycles are considered a legitimate means of individual alternative transportation
and recreation, and as such are allowed on UCI properties. Bicycle riding
is prohibited in any campus area where signs are posted restricting such activity,
and inside all campus buildings and on all building decks.
Operating Regulations
All of the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applicable
to the operation of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrian conveyance devices
are enforced on the University of California, Irvine campus. All stop
signs, traffic signals, and other traffic signs must be obeyed.
Bicyclists must ride on the right side of the road with, not
against, the flow of traffic.
Bicycles should be operated at speeds that are reasonable and
prudent. The speed limit on campus roadways is 25 mph. The speed limit
on dedicated bike paths and the inner ring is 8 mph.
Bicycle riding is prohibited in campus buildings, on campus
sidewalks, on landscaped areas, and in any campus area where signs are
posted restricting the riding of bicycles.
Bicycle riding is prohibited on the Ring Mall Road between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Bicycle riding is permitted on all campus roadways, on dedicated
bike paths, and on the inner ring path within Aldrich Park.
Bicyclists must yield the right of way to pedestrians.
Bicyclists may not carry a passenger except when the passenger
is riding on a separate seat attached to the bicycle.
Pedestrians are prohibited from using a bicycle path where signs are
posted restricting such use.
Parking Bicycles
Bicycles may be left, parked or stored on University property
only in areas designed for bicycle parking. These areas are indicated
by the presence of racks or other parking devices, or where signage designates
the space as a bicycle parking area.
Bicycles parked in designated parking areas may not extend
into the landscape. Bicycles may not be parked in any way that interferes
with the maintenance of landscaped or lawn areas.
Bicycles parked or stored in other than designated areas are
subject to warning, citation and impoundment.
Impounding Bicycles
University Police and Parking and Transportation Services personnel
are authorized to impound a bicycle if it:
is secured to any item other than a bicycle rack designed for parking
bicycles
poses a hazard or impedes pedestrian access
has been reported stolen to any law enforcement agency
has been used in a reckless manner
appears to be abandoned. A bicycle is considered abandoned if it
remains in the same position for more than 30 days.
If a locking device must be removed to impound a bicycle, the
University may remove the securing mechanism, using whatever reasonable
means are necessary. The University is not responsible for any damage
to the locking device or for its replacement.
Impounded bicycles may be recovered with proof of ownership
after required fees are paid; bicycles must be licensed before they are
released.
Impounded bicycles are held for a minimum of 90 days, after
which time the bicycle owner is presumed to have relinquished legal title;
these bicycles are disposed of at the discretion of the University Police
or Parking and Transportation Services.
G. Motorized Bicycles, Mopeds, and Motorcycles
Motorized bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles must be licensed by the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
Motorized bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles must display a valid UCI parking
permit when parking on the campus, unless parked in a metered parking space,
or time-controlled zone.
Motorized bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles shall be parked only in designated
areas of campus parking lots.
Motorized bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles shall not be operated on campus
pathways, on Ring Mall Road, or on the inner ring of the campus.
Motorized bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles may be impounded for the same
reasons as automobiles.
Use of motorized carts on campus is restricted to designated routes. Carts
parked in parking lots must display a valid permit. Parking is allowed only
in specific areas and on hard, paved surfaces (e.g. asphalt, concrete, brick).
Motorized carts are prohibited from parking on soft surfaces such as
landscaping, unpaved surfaces, and natural covered areas to include areas
covered by mulch, pine bark or straw.
Motorized carts are prohibited from blocking entrances to buildings,
stairways, handicap ramps, or main thoroughfares.
Motorized carts are prohibited from parking on sidewalks in any way
that blocks or restricts pedestrian traffic.
Procurement
Motorized carts must be acquired through UCI Purchasing. Purchase requests
must have approvals from Risk Management and Environmental Health &
Safety attached.
Specifications and Identification
Whenever feasible, an electric-powered vehicle should be purchased
rather than an internal combustion engine vehicle. Motorized carts must
be equipped with an audible warning device that will sound whenever the
cart is placed in motion.
All University-owned motorized carts must visibly display the official
University logo bearing the department's name and a tracking number issued
by Environmental Health & Safety. Any vehicle without proper markings
and identification will be cited and/or impounded.
Registration
Owners of motorized carts must register with Environmental Health &
Safety and provide the following information:
Name of School/department/operating unit
Responsible person
Make and type of vehicle
Serial number of vehicle
Business purpose
Safety
Vehicles should not be operated in a manner that may endanger passengers,
other individuals, or damage University property. All vehicles must travel
in the direction of the flow of traffic and obey all campus traffic regulations
and signs. Pedestrians always have the right of way on campus sidewalks.
University Police and/or Parking and Transportation Services will cite operators
and departments for violations.
Speed Limits: Operators should not exceed speed limits
for motorized vehicles. Operators should reduce speed on walkways. In crowded
pedestrian areas, operators should park or proceed slowly and not exceed the
speed of pedestrian traffic.
Passenger Limit and Load Capacity: Occupancy should not exceed the
passenger limit and load capacity designated by the vehicle's manufacturer.
Under no circumstances is anyone to ride standing in or on the back of a motorized
cart. All modifications to carts must be approved and performed by Fleet Services.
Passenger Responsibility: Passengers must keep their heads, legs
and arms within the cab of the vehicle.
I. Segway HTs
Segway HTs may be ridden on any paved path or sidewalk on campus as long as
general safety and etiquette guidelines are followed. Unless used by disabled
persons, riders of Segway HTs should immediately dismount upon entering any
UCI building.
J. UCI Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG)
The BAG reviews campus cycling policy, practices, and issues, and makes recommendations
to the Vice Chancellor - Administrative and Business Services. Individuals may
contact the BAG through Parking and Transportation.