E-bike and Electric Motor-Powered Vehicle Policy

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  1. The City of Costa Mesa requires that all park users comply with the general rules. All park users must comply with the following requirements:
    Use of E-bikes, E-scooters, and other electric motor-powered vehicles is prohibited on all Fairview Park unpaved surfaces. Use of E-bikes, E-scooters, and other electric motor-powered vehicles within the boundaries of Fairview Park will only be permitted by patrons using designated paved roadways, bike paths, and multi-purpose paths (See map below). Sur-Rons or other electric motorized vehicles capable of speeds greater than 28 mph are prohibited throughout the premises of Fairview Park.
  2. No combustion powered vehicles, dirt bikes, or other combustion powered vehicles of any kind shall be allowed on park grounds, trails, or paths.
  3. E-bikes entering Fairview Park may only be operated on designated paved surfaces at a safe rate of speed, and in a responsible and cautious manner. A safe rate of speed for E-bikes, pedal bicycles, and all other mounted and wheeled vehicles in Fairview Park shall be defined as:
    • A maximum of 12 mph when no pedestrians are present
    • A maximum of 8 mph when pedestrians are present
  4. Users on e-bikes and electric motor-powered vehicles shall always yield the right of way to pedestrians, maintenance vehicles, wheelchairs, and other bicyclists.
  5. Remote-controlled cars, trucks, and other remote-controlled motorized vehicles are prohibited.
  6. Operators of E-bikes and other motor-powered vehicles are responsible for damages and injuries resulting from the operation of motor-powered vehicles in Fairview Park. 

For more information regarding the use of unauthorized motorized vehicles, E-bikes, E-scooters, and other motor-powered vehicles on Fairview Park Trails and Park Grounds, please contact Parks and Community Services Department at (714) 754-5300 or via email at CMParkSupport@costamesaca.gov.

FAIRVIEW PARK DESIGNATED PAVED PATHS