CHAPTER 76
BICYCLE REGULATIONS

76.01 Scope of Regulations	76.09 Riding on Sidewalks
76.02 Traffic Code Applies	76.10 Towing
76.03 Double Riding Restricted	76.11 Improper Riding
76.04 Two Abreast Limit	76.12 Parking
76.05 Bicycle Paths	76.13 Equipment Requirements
76.06 Speed	76.14 Special Penalty
76.07 Emerging from Alley or Driveway	76.15 Scheduled Fine
76.08 Carrying Articles

 

76.01 SCOPE OF REGULATIONS.

These regulations shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street or upon any public path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[10])

76.02 TRAFFIC CODE APPLIES.

Every person riding a bicycle upon 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 the State declaring rules of the road applicable to vehicles or by the Traffic Code of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Whenever such person dismounts from a bicycle, the person shall be subject to all regulations applicable to pedestrians.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.234)