California · Vehicle Code

VEH §21959: It is unlawful for any person to ski or toboggan on or across any roadway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of vehicles thereon.

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Skiing or tobogganing on roadways in ways that interfere with vehicle movement is unlawful. Skiing at walking pace is permitted and treated as pedestrian activity.

Read the full statutory text

It is unlawful for any person to ski or toboggan on or across any roadway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of vehicles thereon. A person on skis proceeding on or across a highway at a pace no greater than a walk is not within the prohibition of this section and shall be considered to be a pedestrian with all the rights and duties thereof as prescribed in this code.

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