CHAPTER 373
Bicycles
373.01   Reckless operation; control, course and speed.
373.02   Parking of bicycle.
373.03   Riding bicycles on sidewalks.
373.04   Parent’s responsibility.
373.05   Electric bicycles.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Motorcycle protective equipment - see OAC C. 4501-17
Motorized bicycle equipment - see OAC Ch. 4501-23
 
373.01 RECKLESS OPERATION; CONTROL, COURSE AND SPEED.
   (a)   No person shall operate a bicycle or electric bicycle:
      (1)   Without due regard for the safety and rights of pedestrians and drivers and occupants of all other vehicles, and so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets or sidewalks or any other public or private property;
      (2)   Without exercising reasonable and ordinary control over such bicycle;
      (3)   In a weaving or zigzag course unless such irregular course is necessary for safe operation in compliance with law;
      (4)   Without both hands upon the handle grips except when necessary to give the required hand and arm signals, or as provided in Section 373.02(d);
      (5)   At a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
   (b)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
373.02 PARKING OF BICYCLE.
   (a)   No person shall park a bicycle or electric bicycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to unduly interfere with pedestrian traffic or upon a roadway so as to unduly interfere with vehicular traffic.
   (b)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
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