Riverside County road hazards

Some crashes in Riverside County come from hazards that are local, seasonal or easy to overlook: blowing sand in the Coachella Valley, golf carts sharing desert streets, fast-growing e-bike use, Metrolink crossings, freeway construction, tractors on rural two-lane roads and off-highway vehicles. Each page below explains the rules that apply to drivers, riders, passengers and pedestrians, the local facts we could confirm on official sources, and what matters if someone is hurt.

• Blowing sand and dust stormsLow visibility on I-10 and Coachella Valley roads.
• Golf carts on public roadsState limits, city permit rules and injury claims.
• E-bikes and e-scootersClasses, helmet and age rules, and local sidewalk bans.
• Railroad crossings and MetrolinkCrossing rules, the county's nine stations and claims.
• Construction and work zonesDouble fines, work zone driving and road-setup claims.
• Farm equipment and slow vehiclesTractors and slow vehicles on rural two-lane roads.
• Off-highway vehicles (ATVs, dirt bikes)Green stickers, ATV rules, passengers and landowner liability.

If you were hurt

Whatever the hazard, the same deadlines usually apply: most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (CCP § 335.1), and a claim against a city, the County, the State or a transit agency is generally due within six months (Gov. Code § 911.2). Our claims guide lists where to file with each public agency, and the crash report guide shows which agency has your report.

Every fact on this page links to the official source it came from. We checked each one in September 2026. Agencies change fees and procedures, so confirm with the agency before you go. How we research.