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OBSERVE THE PEDESTRIAN ZONE

WHAT ARE WHEELED DEVICES? Bikes, E-bikes, E-scooters, scooters and skateboards!

  • ON CAMPUS -WHERE IS IT OK TO RIDE MY WHEELS?
    • YES! Follow the GREEN LINES Around Campus - MAP on the other side!
    • OH NO! DON’T RIDE IN THE PED ZONE! You can injure a fellow student! And a ticket can mean a moving violation with fines up to $238 and a referral to Student Affairs! Look at the map! Ride Safe!!

      “Assistive devices” No problem! They’re allowed anywhere on Campus.
  • WHERE DO I PARK MY WHEELS?
    • YES! Park and Lock at designated lockers and compounds.
    • OH NO! Don’t lock to a lamp post, handrails or trash bin – it could get impounded.
    • OH NO 2! Inside Classrooms, the University Union, or the Library.
  • WHERE CAN I CHARGE MY E-WHEELS?
    • YES! OUTDOORS ON CAMPUS in a “DESIGNATED CHARGE ZONE” in Bike Compounds!
    • YES! OUTDOORS ON CAMPUS at a “DESIGNATED CHARGE OUTLET”
    • YES! At my off-campus home!
    • OH NO!! NOT INDOORS ON CAMPUS!
  • RIDE SAFE!! RIDE SMART!!
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WALK YOUR SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, OR BIKE

Wheeled Devices

All Bike, Scooter, and Board (Wheels) users need to follow the rules of the road. Sacramento State University supports alternative mobility options to best serve the needs of our campus community. The safety of our campus community remains a top priority, and we encourage everyone to Share the Road and look out for their fellow Hornets.

Vehicles and pedestrians should be aware of the increasing Wheels traffic on campus. Motorized Wheels operators must review and adhere to the following rules and safety tips. Operation of a motorized scooter requires a valid driver’s license or instruction permit (CVC 21235d).

Campus rules to follow

Obey all rules of the road, including traffic signs and signals. Users must follow all applicable state and local laws, ordinances and university policies (ADM-0157).

  • Wheels are not permitted to be operated on sidewalks or in the Pedestrian Zone (CVC 21113a).
  • Wheels must be operated in designated bike paths which are marked with Green Lines around campus.
  • Wheels must never block pedestrian walkways or ADA access (CVC 21210).
  • Wheels must be operated at a low speed in the presence of pedestrians.
  • Wheels are not permitted inside any building on campus.
  • Operators of Wheels must not carry passengers (CVC 21204).
  • Wearing headphones or ear-buds while operating Wheels is prohibited (CVC 27400).
  • Wheels must be operated in a safe manner and may be subject to citations up to $238 if operated in manner determined to be reckless.
Observe the Pedestrian Zone map