Q: Wayne Banker of Riverside asked about the signs he sees on freeway on-ramps: “Motor-driven cycles are prohibited.” He questioned how motorcycles are allowed on freeways in light of these signs. “What’s the difference, isn’t that a motor-driven cycle?” Banker asked, referring to motorcycles.
A: There is a difference, and it has to do with the size of the motor and how motorized vehicles are defined by California law. There are many types of so-called “motorized vehicles,” including motorcycles, mopeds, motorized bikes, and motorized scooters. The differences are explained on the California Highway Patrol website at this link: https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/california-motorcyclist-safety/motorcycles-and-similar-vehicles. Or, go to the CHP homepage, https://www.chp.ca.gov and click on “Programs & Services,” then on “California Motorcyclist Safety Program,” and then click “Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles.” The webpage explains the differences and includes details such as helmet and licensing requirements and includes photos of the various vehicles described.
A motorcycle is defined as, “a motor vehicle that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, and is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground per California Vehicle Code (CVC) 400 (a) and whose motor displaces more than 150 cubic centimeters (150cc).” A motor-driven cycle is defined as, “a motorcycle with a motor that displaces less than 150cc per California Vehicle Code 405.”
15 Freeway ramp update from Lake Elsinore
If you’re driving on the 15 Freeway in the Lake Elsinore area, you already know the area has been under construction for some time. Well, now it’s time to pay attention to a new traffic pattern that’s in effect through early April. The previous northbound 15 on-ramp at Railroad Canyon Road temporarily closed this week and remain that way through early April while crews are working to reconstruct the on-ramp.
The new northbound 15 on-ramp, located along Grape Street, opened Feb. 22. This is what drivers will have to use for the time being. Lanes are being restriped, traffic signal timing is being adjusted, and signs will direct drivers to use the “hook” on-ramp. The traffic signal at the Railroad Canyon Road and the northbound 15 on-ramp was going to be removed, so eastbound drivers can’t turn left at this intersection. Once the existing on-ramp is rebuilt, both ramps will get you on northbound 15. For now though, here’s how to enter:
From East Diamond Drive: Go east on Diamond Drive in the far right lane toward Grape Street, turn right onto Grape Street, then turn right onto the northbound on-ramp using the far right-turn lane.
From West Railroad Canyon Road: Go west on Railroad Canyon Road heading to Grape Street, use the left-turn lanes at the intersection to turn left onto Grape Street, then go right onto the northbound 15 on-ramp using the right-turn lane.
From South Summerhill Drive: Travel south on Summerhill toward Railroad Canyon Road, go straight through the intersection onto Grape Street and turn right onto the northbound on-ramp from the right-turn lane.
From North Grape Street: Go north on Grape and make a left turn onto the new northbound 15 on-ramp.
Be safe, and be patient!
The Riverside County Transportation Commission, in partnership with Caltrans and the city of Lake Elsinore, is upgrading the 15 Freeway Railroad Canyon Interchange. The project will improve safety and vehicle capacity by adding lanes, modifying ramps and building sidewalks and bike lanes.
Always remember that construction timing can change. If you’re on Twitter, follow @RailroadCanyon for updates. Visit https://www.rctc.org/projects/i15-railroad-canyon-interchange-project/ to learn more about this project.
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