Is it Legal to Bike Along the Shoulder of San Tomas Expressway?

Is there anything you have ever wanted to know from Campbell Police Department? Well, this is your chance to ask. 

Patch has always strived to bring its readers all types of information and keep them updated on what is happening in their communities. It is with that in mind that we bring you our column, “Ask a Campbell Cop.” We'll be teaming up with the Campbell Police Department to answer your questions.

Whether you have a question about certain laws and how they might affect you, your family or friends, or how to stay safe in certain situations, we want you to ask them. Every week we will run two or three questions and give some answers.

To submit a question, email mayra.marcotte@patch.com or add it in the comments section below.

This week's questions from Campbell Patch readers were answered by Campbell Police Captain Charley Adams.

Q: Is it legal to ride your bike on San Tomas Expressway (In the driving lane or the shoulder)?

Yes it is legal to ride a bicycle on the shoulder of San Tomas Expressway.  The bicycle must be traveling in the same direction as traffic. It is not legal for the bicycle to ride in any of the lanes designated for motor vehicles, only in the shoulder/bike lane portion of the roadway.

Read more "Ask a Campbell Cop" questions and answers here.

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