Bicyclists racing along the American River bike trail in Sacramento will soon risk speeding tickets for exceeding the 15 mph speed limit.

Sacramento County has been issuing warnings this month to cyclists caught on a speed detector going 20 to 25 mph.

Soon, they will face a $50 fine for the first offense and $100 for a second citation.

Ranger Sgt. Randy Lewis stood along the bike trail Friday afternoon with an infrared speed detector, calling out speeds to cyclists as they passed.

“Going 23, slow it down!” he shouted.

Lewis said the 28-mile bike trail, from Hazel Avenue to Discovery Park, is used by a wide variety of people including kids, joggers, and people walking dogs.

“It’s not a raceway, it’s a parkway,” Lewis said.

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