07 NCAC 13B .0507          BICYCLES

(a)  Bicycles, including Class 1 and 2 e-bikes as defined in Rule .0101 of this Subchapter, may be used on park roads, paved or hardened trails, Multi-Use Trails, and Mountain Bike Trail or Single-Track Trails, if designated through posted signage for bicycle use. Class 3 e-bikes shall not be considered bicycles and shall be governed by Rule .0501 of this Subchapter.

(b)  Park Superintendents or their designees may limit, restrict, or impose conditions on bicycle use or close any park road, trail, or portion thereof to bicycle use based on considerations for public health and safety, natural and cultural resource protection, and event and program management.

(c)  E-bike motorized pedal assistance must be accompanied by manual pedaling from the operator when using any trails designated for bicycle use. Complete motorized propulsion of the E-bike without manual pedaling may only be used on park roads and other locations where use of motor vehicles by the public is allowed.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B-135.16;

Eff. March 1, 2022.