ARTICLE 373
Bicycles
373.01   Compliance; code application to bicycles.
373.02   Obedience to traffic rules; exceptions.
373.03   Riding upon seats; number of persons.
373.04   Attaching bicycle or sled to vehicle.
373.05   Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
373.06   Carrying articles.
373.07   Lights and reflector on bicycle; brakes.
373.08   Reckless operation; control, course and speed.
373.09   Bicycle helmets for children.
373.99   Penalty.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
See sectional histories for similar State law
Authority to regulate bicycle operation - see W. Va. Code 17C-2-8(a)(8)
Bicycle defined - see TRAF. 301.03
Moped equipment and operation - see TRAF. 345.29
 
373.01  COMPLIANCE; CODE APPLICATION TO BICYCLES.
   (a)   No person shall do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this article.
   (b)   The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this Traffic Code.
   (c)   These regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street or highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles subject to those exceptions stated herein.
(WVaC 17C-11-1)
373.02  OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC RULES; EXCEPTIONS.
   Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this Traffic Code, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions of this Traffic Code which by their nature can have no application.
(WVaC 17C-11-2)
373.03  RIDING UPON SEATS; NUMBER OF PERSONS.
   (a)   A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
   (b)   No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. 
(WVaC 17C-11-3)
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