CHAPTER 73: BICYCLES

Section

   73.01   Scope

   73.02   Obedience to traffic-control devices required

   73.03   Parent’s responsibility

   73.04   Traffic laws to apply

   73.05   Riding on roadways and bikepaths

   73.06   Registration and licensing of bicycle

   73.07   Abandonment of bicycles

   73.08   Riding on sidewalks

   73.09   Weaving

   73.10   Signal required upon overtaking, passing pedestrians

   73.11   Trick riding

   73.12   Speed

   73.13   Parking restrictions

   73.14   Number of riders

   73.15   Required equipment

   73.99   Penalty

Statutory reference:

   Authority to regulate bicycles, see IC 9-21-1-3

   Bicycles, see IC 9-21-11

§ 73.01 SCOPE.

   The provisions of this chapter shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street, sidewalk, alley, or upon any public path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein.

(Ord. 306, passed 4-8-81)

§ 73.02 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES REQUIRED.

   Operators of bicycles shall obey the directions and instructions of official traffic-control devices and signals applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

(Ord. 306, passed 4-8-81) Penalty, see § 73.99

§ 73.03 PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY.

   No parent or guardian shall authorize or knowingly permit his child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 306, passed 4-8-81) Penalty, see § 73.99

§ 73.04 TRAFFIC LAWS TO APPLY.

   Operators of bicycles, when on a public highway, shall conform to the rules and regulations established for the operation of motor vehicles

(Ord. 306, passed 4-8-81)