(a) Whenever a designated usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.
(b) Whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk or street, such person shall yield the right- of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle. This audible signal must be given only by bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal and shall be given at such a distance and in such a manner as not to startle the person being overtaken and passed.
(c) No person shall ride a bicycle across or through any intersection involving a through street. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle across or through the intersection.
(d) Whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, the person, before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white or metallic cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.
(e) When a bicycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with Section 432.14.
(f) No person shall operate a moped at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing.
(g) No person shall operate a bicycle or moped at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing.
(h) The operator of a bicycle or moped emerging from or turning into an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley, driveway or building, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area. Upon entering the street, such operator shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on such street.
(i) No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or moped without both hands upon the handle grips except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein.
(j) No person shall operate a bicycle or moped 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.
(k) No person shall operate a bicycle or moped in a weaving or zigzag course unless such irregular course is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.
(Ord. 83-21. Passed 7-12-83.)