[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 36, Volume 3]
[Revised as of July 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 36CFR1004.30]

[Page 230-231]
 
              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
                        CHAPTER X--PRESIDIO TRUST
 
PART 1004--VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SAFETY--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 1004.30  Bicycles.

    (a) The use of a bicycle is prohibited except on Presidio Trust 
roads, in parking areas and on routes designated for bicycle use; 
provided, however, that the Board may close any Presidio Trust road or 
parking area to bicycle use pursuant to the criteria and procedures of 
Secs. 1001.5 and 1001.7 of this chapter. Routes may only be designated 
for bicycle use based on a written determination that such use is 
consistent with the protection of natural, scenic and aesthetic values, 
safety considerations and management objectives and will not disturb 
wildlife or the resources of the area administered by the Presidio 
Trust.
    (b) Designated bicycle routes. The use of a bicycle is permitted in 
non-developed areas, as follows:
    (1) Bicycle use is permitted on routes which have been designated by 
the Board as bicycle routes by the posting of signs, and as designated 
on maps which are available in the office of the Presidio Trust and 
other places convenient to the public.
    (2) Bicycle speed limits are as follows:
    (i) 15 miles per hour: Upon all designated routes within the area 
administered by the Presidio Trust.
    (ii) 5 miles per hour: On blind curves and when passing other trail 
users.
    (3) The following are prohibited:
    (i) The possession of a bicycle on routes not designated as open to 
bicycle use.
    (ii) Operating a bicycle on designated bicycle routes between sunset 
and sunrise without exhibiting on the bicycle or on the operator an 
activated white light that is visible from a distance of at least 500 
feet to the front and with a red light or reflector visible from at 
least 200 feet to the rear.
    (c) A person operating a bicycle is subject to all sections of this 
part that apply to an operator of a motor vehicle, except Secs. 1004.4, 
1004.10, 1004.11 and 1004.14.
    (d) The following are prohibited:
    (1) Possessing a bicycle in a wilderness area established by Federal 
statute.

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    (2) Operating a bicycle during periods of low visibility, or while 
traveling through a tunnel, or between sunset and sunrise, without 
exhibiting on the operator or bicycle a white light or reflector that is 
visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red 
light or reflector visible from at least 200 feet to the rear.
    (3) Operating a bicycle abreast of another bicycle except where 
authorized by the Executive Director.
    (4) Operating a bicycle while consuming an alcoholic beverage or 
carrying in hand an open container of an alcoholic beverage.