The following words and phrases, whenever used in this Chapter, shall be construed as defined in this Chapter:
Bicycle.
A device upon which any person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power or a combination of human power and electric power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels.
Bicyclist.
A person riding a bicycle.
Pedestrian.
As defined in California Vehicle Code Section 467.
(Added by Ord. No. 2780CCS, 5/28/2024)
A person shall not do or attempt to do any of the following:
(a) 
Physically assault or attempt to physically assault a bicyclist or pedestrian because of, in whole or in part, the bicyclist's or pedestrian's status as a bicyclist or pedestrian.
(b) 
Threaten to physically injure a bicyclist or pedestrian because of, in whole or in part, the bicyclist or pedestrian's status as a bicyclist or pedestrian.
(c) 
Intentionally injure, attempt to injure, or threaten to physically injure, either by words, vehicle, or other object, a bicyclist or pedestrian because of, in whole or in part, the bicyclist or pedestrian's status as a bicyclist or pedestrian.
(d) 
Intentionally distract or attempt to distract a bicyclist or pedestrian because of, in whole or in part, the bicyclist or pedestrian's status as a bicyclist or pedestrian.
(e) 
Intentionally force or attempt to force a bicyclist or pedestrian off a street, bicycle lane, path, or public sidewalk for purposes unrelated to public safety.
(Added by Ord. No. 2780CCS, 5/28/2024)
(a) 
Any aggrieved person may enforce the provisions of this Chapter by means of a civil lawsuit.
(b) 
Any person who violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be liable for treble the actual damages with regard to each and every such violation, or $1,000, whichever is greater, and shall be liable for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation. In addition, a jury or a court may award punitive damages where warranted.
(c) 
Violations of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall not constitute a misdemeanor or infraction, except where such actions, independently of this Chapter, constitute a misdemeanor or infraction.
(d) 
The remedies provided by the provisions of this Chapter are in addition to all other remedies provided by law, and nothing in this Chapter shall preclude any aggrieved person from pursuing any other remedy provided by law.
(Added by Ord. No. 2780CCS, 5/28/2024)