(A) Bicyclists may ride on roadways, greenways, bike paths, bike trails and sidewalks throughout the city, except within the downtown business district, defined generally as all sidewalks along and connecting to Main Street between Church Street on the south, and Lake Road on the north, Elm Street on the west, Grey Street and Chief Street on the east or other areas that have been posted by signs that expressly prohibit such activities. Bicyclists who recklessly endanger themselves, pedestrians, motorists, other bicyclists, public infrastructure or private property are considered in violation of this chapter.
(B) Sworn law enforcement officers are specifically authorized to immediately seize any bicycle, skateboard, scooter, toy vehicle or any other similar device or non-motorized vehicle if the rider is endangering themselves or others.
(C) Violation of this section may constitute an infraction in accordance with § 10.99 of this Code and G.S. § 14-4.
(`84 Code, § 7-1107) (Ord. passed 4-23-74; Am. Ord. 2009-O-06, passed 7-13-09; Am. Ord. 2015-O-16, passed 7-20-15; Am. Ord. 2022-O-01, passed 3-1-22) Penalty, see § 70.99