Border crossers who use bicycles, scooters, or the like will soon have to wait in line with pedestrians.
US Customs and Border Protection announced on Monday a new “safety measure” for travelers using the Calexico Port of Entry in Calexico, California.
The new rules, which go into effect on June 15, state that modes of transportation not authorized for use on public roadways will no longer be permitted to enter the United States through vehicle inspection lanes.
That means people who are used to crossing on bicycles, electric bikes, scooters, e-scooters, and similar modes of transportation must enter through pedestrian processing areas, where they can be safely screened and processed.
CBP said the change is being implemented “to enhance safety for both travelers and CBP personnel and reduce the risk of accidents in high-traffic vehicle processing areas.”
“CBP encourages all travelers to plan accordingly, allow additional time for crossing, and familiarize themselves with the new procedures before arriving at the Calexico Ports of Entry,” CBP said in a news release.
