(A) These regulations applicable to bicycles and skateboards shall apply whenever a bicycle or skateboard is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and skateboards, subject to those exceptions stated herein.
(B) Every person riding a bicycle or skateboard upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this traffic code, except as set forth in special regulations in this chapter, and except as to those provisions of this traffic code which, by their nature, can have no application.
(Ord. 1981-6, passed 6-9-81; Am. Ord. 1991-7, passed 7-22-91)
No person shall park a bicycle or skateboard upon a street other than upon the roadway against the curb, at the curb in such a manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic, or in a bicycle or skateboard rack provided to support the bicycle or skateboard. No bicycle or skateboard shall be parked upon the sidewalk against a building, laid down upon the sidewalk, or parked against or secured to any fire hydrant.
(Ord. 1981-6, passed 6-9-81; Am. Ord. 1984-19, passed ; Am. Ord. 1991-7, passed 7-22-91) Penalty, see §73.99
(A) No person shall ride a bicycle or skateboard upon a sidewalk within a business district.
(B) Whenever any person is riding a bicycle or skateboard upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian. (Ord. 1981-6, passed 6-9-81; Am. Ord. 1991-7, passed 7-22-91) Penalty, see §73.99
(A) Every person operating a bicycle or skateboard upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(B) Wherever a usable path for bicycles or skateboards has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle and skateboard riders shall use that path and shall not use the roadway.
(Ord. 1981-6, passed 6-9-81; Am. Ord. 1991-7, passed 7-22-91) Penalty, see §73.99
Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10, by impounding of such person's bicycle or skateboard for a period not to exceed 30 days, or by any combination thereof. In lieu of appearing before a court of competent jurisdiction, the person so charged may pay within five days to the Town Clerk-Treasurer for the benefit of the General Fund of the town, the sum of $2.
(Ord. 1981-6, passed 6-9-81; Am. Ord. 1991-7, passed 7-22-91)