Some are at the junctions of roadways, others at bike path junctions, and some where bike paths meet roads. Signaling your turns is especially helpful in circles, and be sure to watch out for others and adjust your speed or turns accordingly. In order to maintain a safe and orderly cycling environment, all local and state laws pertaining to bicyclists are strictly enforced in Davis. Both the City and University employ bike officers and other personnel who enforce ordinances regulating bicycle operation, parking and equipment. When you're unsure of a legal bike parking area, the best rule of thumb is to lock your bike at a bike rack or other specific bike parking device.
State law prohibits parking bikes on sidewalks where they obstruct pedestrian traffic.
Bikes may only be locked to bike parking devices. These do not include trees, poles, railings, fences, signs, etc. Bikes may not be parked in buildings, except for assigned residence hall rooms or assigned, departmentally-approved workplaces such as offices or labs. Illegally parked bikes may be impounded or cited and their owners subject to fines and any required storage or licensing fees. It is prohibited by ordinance in the downtown Davis central traffic district and on the University campus except in those few areas where no parallel roadway or bike path exists.