Section
76.01 Effect of regulations
76.02 Traffic laws applicable
76.03 Obedience to traffic-control devices
76.04 Riding on bicycles
76.05 Riding on roadways bicycle paths
76.06 Speed
76.07 Emerging from alley or driveway
76.08 Carrying articles
76.09 Parking
76.10 Riding on sidewalks
76.11 Lamps and other equipment
76.12 Registration
The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. These regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated on any street or on any public path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated in this chapter.
Every person riding a bicycle on a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this state declaring rules of the road applicable to vehicles or by this title applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter, and except as to those provisions of laws and ordinances which by their nature can have no application.
Any person operating a bicycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic-control signals, signs, and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer. Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating that no right, left, or U-turn is permitted, no person operating a bicycle shall disobey the direction of the sign, except where the person dismounts from the bicycle to make the turn, in which event the person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. It shall be unlawful for the operator of a bicycle, when on any street, to carry any person on the handlebars or frame of the bicycle; and it shall be unlawful for any person to ride on any bicycle in this manner. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
('58 Code, §§ 16-39 and 16-40) (Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
Every person operating a bicycle on a roadway shall ride as near to the right-hand side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Persons riding bicycles on a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use the path and shall not use the roadway. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
('58 Code, § 16-85) (Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3- 22) Penalty, see § 10.99
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