I am continually asked to address questions regarding traffic within the Blackhawk community. I want to answer some of the more common questions raised by homeowners and put to rest some of the inaccuracies in the information out there.
Speed Limits
The speed limit on the majority of roadways within the Blackhawk community is 25 MPH. I think the confusion came when we were required to survey several roadways in the various communities and as a result of the surveys, we had to raise the speed limit to 30 MPH on 8 of the roadways.
The 30 MPH roads in Blackhawk are: Deer Meadow Dr., Blackhawk Club Dr., Deer Hollow Dr., Saddleback Dr., Blackhawk Meadow Dr., Live Oak Dr., Deer Trail Dr., and Blackhawk Dr. These 8 roadways are all posted 30 MPH with black and white regulatory signs. Please adhere to the 25 MPH residential speed limit, unless otherwise posted.
Pedestrians
California Vehicle Code 21956 requires pedestrians to walk AGAINST oncoming traffic when there are no sidewalks. Blackhawk roadways do not have sidewalks. For this reason, pedestrians, bicyclists, golf carts, and vehicles all must share the roadway. This requires that all persons be courteous, respectful, and cautious when traveling through the community. Pedestrians walking in the roadway should be mindful of traffic and when walking at night, please remember that Blackhawk is very dark and that you may not be seen without reflective clothing on. Walking and texting can be as dangerous as driving and texting. Please stay as close to the curb as possible and be mindful of blind curves.
Golf Carts
I have addressed golf carts in previous issues, so I will limit my comments. 15 MPH golf cart speed limit signs were placed in the main Country Club community. This was done to remind golf cart owners that the speed limit for a golf cart is 15 MPH and that any alteration to your golf cart to allow it to travel over this speed will make it a low speed vehicle. Low speed vehicles are required to be registered with the D.M.V. and there are specific safety requirements that must be met in order to be registered. Blackhawk allows for golf cart travel in the roadway, as it is designated as a combined usage roadway. Golf carts are subject to the same vehicle code requirements as any other vehicle on the roadway and can only be operated by a licensed driver while on the roadway. I ask that we do our best to keep this community safe by obeying traffic laws and using good judgment while driving, walking or biking.
By Tricia England, Blackhawk Police Chief