Originally Posted by Val23708

It makes complete sense to me that a cyclist is considered an operator of a vehicle. A motorcycle riding illegally on the sidewalk still counts as a vehicle in a crosswalk does it not? Perhaps you are not versed on the definition of pedestrian? To be a pedestrian with a bicycle, one must be walking it.

From top of this post, (again California does not clairify this in the code)
Delaware code 4198B C, Montana code Section 61-8-608: BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS, Florida Section 316.2065(10) and (11), F.S., and Michigan all define the case of a cyclist on a sidewalk.
"A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or pushing a bicycle across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances."

California skirts the issue, and completely ignores crosswalk crossing in CVC 21100
21100. Local authorities may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution regarding the following matters:
(h) Operation of bicycles, and, as specified in Section 21114.5, electric carts by physically disabled persons, or persons 50 years of age or older, on the public sidewalks.


Anyhow, its completely stupid to cross a crosswalk and will likely get you seriously injured eventually. Its much safer to cross with the traffic in the designated lane.