(a) Every person operating a pedicab shall have the same rights and be subject to the same traffic rules and laws as bicyclists, as stated in Chapter 9-52 of this Code and other applicable law, subject to those exceptions stated in this chapter or rules promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person:
(1) Who is under the age of eighteen years to operate a pedicab;
(2) To operate a pedicab while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances other than medication prescribed by a physician, provided that such prescribed medication does not warn that the user not operate machinery while taking the medication;
(3) To operate a pedicab in any manner which impedes or blocks the normal or reasonable movement of pedestrian or vehicular traffic unless such operation is necessary for safe operation or is in compliance with the requirements of Section 9-52-040(c) of this Code or other applicable law;
(4) To operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab in any area where the operation of a pedicab is prohibited by applicable law;
(5) To operate a pedicab within the City while not in possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Illinois, or a valid driver’s license of another state, district or territory of the United States;
(6) To operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab within the City while not in possession of proof of insurance as outlined in Section 9-110-080 of this chapter;
(7) To operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab while there is attached thereto any additional trailer or any other passenger-carrying vehicle;
(8) To operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab to transport more than four passengers;
(9) To operate or cause to be operated a pedicab that does not meet the specifications and requirements of Section 9-110-090(c); or
(10) To operate a pedicab upon any sidewalk.
(c) The pedicab chauffeur shall require that all passengers remain seated throughout the ride.
(d) No person operating a pedicab on the public wav shall employ any device or instrument that amplifies sound, including, but not limited to, any loudspeaker, bullhorn, amplifier, public address system, radio or device that plays recorded music, to generate any sound for the purpose communication or entertainment, except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. while such pedicab is actively providing transportation to passengers.
(e) No person may drink any alcoholic liquor as defined by law while such person is operating or being transported by a pedicab, nor may any person transport, carry, possess or have any alcoholic liquor while being transported by a pedicab, except in the original package with the seal unbroken.
(Added Coun. J. 4-30-14, p. 80633, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-8-14, p. 92379, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90376, Art. IV, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 1-26-22, p. 43403, § 1)