§ 6307-8. Trails and paths.

(a)

No person shall operate an unauthorized motor vehicle on any County, hiking or horseback riding trail or bicycle path.

(b)

For the purposes of this Section, "unauthorized motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle or motorized bicycle, or electric bicycle other than the following: emergency vehicles operated by law enforcement, medical, or rescue personnel; County-approved maintenance and repair vehicles; class 1 and class 2 motorized bicycles on a bicycle path only; and any power-driven mobility device used by individuals with mobility disabilities.

(c)

Inquiry into use of power-driven mobility device: A public officer may not ask an individual in a power-driven mobility device about the nature and extent of the individual's disability, but may ask an individual using a power-driven mobility device to provide a credible assurance that the mobility device is required because of the individual's disability. A "credible assurance" can be provided by a valid, State-issued disability placard or card; by other State-issued proof of disability; by a verbal representation, not contradicted by observable fact, that the device is being used for a mobility disability; or by any other method authorized under 28 C.F.R. § 35.137 (2011) or any other regulation issued by the federal government regarding power-driven mobility devices for a disabled person.

(d)

A maximum of two (2) dogs per person are allowed on County trails, unless notice is posted prohibiting dogs on a particular trail. All dogs on trails must be kept tethered on a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length.

(e)

A County Parks trail or portion thereof may be closed when it has been determined by the Director or his designee that continued use of the trail or portion thereof could create hazardous conditions detrimental to the health or safety of the public or cause an adverse physical impact on the trail environment.

(f)

Sections of a trail may be closed during times of maintenance.

(g)

No person shall enter an area which has been closed to the public as indicated by the posting of signs or the erection of fences, gates, and other barriers without permission from the Director or an authorized representative.

(h)

The unlighted section of the Piru Trail will be closed from dusk to dawn.

(i)

No person shall operate a bicycle, motorized bicycle, electric bicycle, or power-driven mobility device on a County trail or path unless the bicycle, motorized bicycle, or power-driven mobility device is equipped with a functional brake or functional brakes.

(Ord. No. 4530, § 1, 9-25-2018)