(a) The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching the sidewalk or sidewalk area, extending across such alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on a sidewalk or sidewalk area, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such roadway.
(Ord. 602-43. Passed 5-6-43)
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.