Riding a bicycle or scooter (motorized and non-motorized) is one of the many efficient forms of active transportation. Both provide numerous benefits to you and everyone around you; it helps reduce air pollution and traffic congestion, saves money on gas and the costs of a parking permit.
Stan State encourages you to register your bicycle with the University Police Department.
Bike and Scooter Safety & Rules
Stan State would like to minimize the potential for pedestrian or user injury as a result of the use of manual or motorized personal transportation devices including (but not limited to): skateboards, scooters, bicycles, in-line skates and similar personal transportation devices on campus. Stan State prohibits the unsafe operation of wheeled devices, including excessive speed, reckless operation and exhibitionism, and strictly prohibits bringing wheeled devices into buildings.
Travel at a slow speed around others.
To prevent pedestrian accidents in higher-populated areas, DISMOUNT ZONES have been established on campus, and marked with the logo below where personal transportation devices should be walked, and not ridden.
This program applies to visitors, and all members of the Stan State campus community. Medically prescribed mobility devices for persons with disabilities are not prohibited by this program.
The use of any skateboards, in-line skates, bikes, hoverboards, scooters, etc. (motorized or non-motorized) are prohibited inside of buildings and within DISMOUNT ZONES. Exemptions to this program are wheelchairs and mobility scooters that are used as mobility aids.
Areas considered DISMOUNT ZONES:
- The Quad area between the Vasche Library and the Student Center
- Inside of all buildings
- Other areas also subjected to this provision as identified on the Turlock and Stockton Personal Transportation maps
Bikes, scooters, skateboards, and motorized scooters can be parked and locked at the designated racks located throughout campus. Devices locked or otherwise secured to poles, trees, rails, or other objects not intended for that purpose shall be removed and stored at the owner's expense or disposed of.
Bicycle Rules of the Road as listed in the California Vehicle Code and provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles
Bicyclists and motor vehicle drivers both share the responsibility and rights while on public streets. Bicyclists always have the right-of-way as they are entitled to share the road with other drivers. Motorists must look carefully for bicyclists before turning right, merging into bicycle lanes, and opening doors next to the moving traffic.
- Bicyclists must ride in the same direction as other traffic
- Bicyclists must obey STOP signs and red signal lights, and follow basic right-of-way rules
- Must make left and right turns in the same way that motorists do, using the same turn lanes
- Must wear a helmet, if under the age of 18
If you are operating a bike at night, your bicycle must be equipped with the following:
- A brake which will enable the operator to make one braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement
- A front lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet
- A rear reflector visible from a distance of 500 feet
- A white or yellow reflector on each pedal, visible from a distance of 200 feet
Whether motorized or non-motorized:
- Scooters should travel at a slow speed
- Scooters are not authorized inside of University buildings
- Scooters should be walked through "DISMOUNT ZONES"
- Be mindful of the safety of pedestrians who always have the right-of-way
Scooters can be locked on provided racks (see map for locations).
The best way to avoid accidents is to be prepared and be aware of other vehicles and pedestrians around you. Riders operate personal transportation devices at their own risk, and the University will not be held liable for injury or damages relating to the use of such devices on University property.
- Pedestrians will have the right-of-way at all times
- Motorized devices may not be stored or charged inside of any campus building. Please see exceptions per Housing and Residential Life Administrative Policies and Regulations.
- Obey traffic signs and signals, including applicable laws and regulations
- Maintain good control of your mode of transportation
- Protect yourself
- Be visible and alert
- Follow lane markings
- Look out for hazards on the road, sidewalks, or pathways
- Be kind and courteous to our fellow Warriors
Updated: September 04, 2024