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(a) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a head lamp which shall emit a white light visible from a minimum distance of 500 feet from the front and with a rear red reflector capable of reflecting the head lamp beams of an approaching motor vehicle back to the operator of such vehicle at distances up to 200 feet or a rear lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of at least 200 feet from the rear.
(b) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make the braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)
(a) For purposes of this section only, the following definitions apply:
"Communication device" means a device, including but not limited to a wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer, which is designed to transmit and receive electronic messages.
"Electronic message" means a self-contained piece of digital communication that is designed or intended to be transmitted between communication devices. An "electronic message" includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text message, an instant message, a command or request to access an internet site, or talking or listening to another person on the telephone or other communication device.
"Using" means composing, reading, sending or listening to an electronic message.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, no person shall operate a bicycle while using a communication device.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a:
(1) law enforcement officer or other emergency responder, when on duty and acting in his official capacity;
(2) person using a communication device with a "hands free" device or in a voice-activated mode, which allows the person to talk into and listen to the other party without the use of hands;
(3) person using a communication device for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation and continued communication with emergency personnel during the emergency situation; or
(4) person using a communication device while maintaining a bicycle in a stationary position.
(d) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be fined not less than $20.00 nor more than $50.00 for the first offense, not less than $50.00 nor more than $75.00 for the second offense, and not less than $75.00 nor more than $100.00 for a third or any subsequent offense.
(e) In addition to any fine provided for in this section, if a violation of subsection (b) of this section occurs at the time of a traffic crash, the person operating the bicycle may be fined in an amount not to exceed $500.00.
(Added Coun. J. 10-5-11, p. 8815, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 54983, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-21, p. 41319, Art. V, § 3)
(b) Low-speed electric bicycles operated in the City shall comply with equipment and manufacturing requirements adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 C.F.R. 1512 and 625 ILCS 5/11-1517(b) and (c). No person shall knowingly tamper with or modify the speed capability or engagement threshold of a low-speed electric bicycle without replacing the label required under 625 ILCS 5/11-1517(c).
(c) A Class 2 low-speed electric bicycle shall operate so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied. A Class 1 low-speed electric bicycle and a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle shall operate so that the electric motor is disengaged when the rider stops pedaling.
(d) Only a person 16 years of age or older may operate a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle.
(Added Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 99061, § 1)
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