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(a) For purposes of this section, "snowmobile" has the same meaning as given that term in Ohio R.C. 4519.01.
(b) A person operating a bicycle, mobility device or motorcycle shall not ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, nor carry any other person upon such bicycle, or mobility device or motorcycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle, or mobility device or motorcycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.
(c) A person operating a mobility device without a permanent and regular seat attached thereto shall not ride other than standing upon the footboard.
(d) A person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.
(e) No person operating a bicycle or mobility device shall carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
(f) No bicycle, mobility device or motorcycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped, nor shall any motorcycle be operated on a highway when the handlebars or grips are more than 15 inches higher than the seat or saddle for the operator.
(g) No person shall operate or be a passenger on a snowmobile or motorcycle without using safety glasses or other protective eye device. No person who is under the age of 18 years, or who holds a motorcycle operator's endorsement or license bearing a “NOVICE” designation that is currently in effect as provided in Ohio R.C. 4507.13, shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on his or her head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle operated by such a person unless similarly wearing a protective helmet. The helmet, safety glasses, or other protective eye device shall conform with regulations prescribed and promulgated by the Director of Public Safety. The provisions of this division or a violation thereof shall not be used in the trial of any civil action.
(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)
(ORC 4511.53)
(a) No person riding upon any motorcycle, bicycle, mobility device, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway.
(b) No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself or herself to any vehicle while it is moving upon a roadway.
(c) This section does not apply to towing a disabled vehicle.
(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)
(a) Every person operating a bicycle or mobility device upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable obeying all traffic rules applicable to vehicles and exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(b) Persons riding bicycles, mobility devices, or motorcycles upon a roadway shall ride not more than two abreast in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or motorcycles.
(c) This section does not require a person operating a bicycle or mobility device to ride at the edge of the roadway when it is unreasonable or unsafe to do so. Conditions that may require riding away from the edge of the roadway include when necessary to avoid fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, surface hazards, or if it otherwise is unsafe or impracticable to do so, including if the lane is too narrow for the bicycle or mobility device and an overtaking vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.
(Ord. 81-2016. Passed 6-20-16; Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)
(a) Every bicycle or mobility device when in use at the times specified in Ohio R.C. 4513.03 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance shall be equipped with the following:
(1) A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and 300 feet to the sides. A generator-powered lamp that emits light only when the bicycle or mobility device is moving may be used to meet this requirement.
(Ord. 81-2016. Passed 6-20-16.)
(2) A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Director of Public Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle.
(3) A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector.
(4) An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director.
(5) Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director.
(b) A bicycle or electric bicycle may be equipped with a device capable of giving an audible signal, except that a bicycle or electric bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle or electric bicycle any siren or whistle.
(c) Every bicycle or mobility device shall be equipped with an adequate brake when used on a street or highway.
(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20; Ord. 144-2020. Passed 12-7-20.)
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) below, it shall be legal to operate a bicycle upon a sidewalk when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, any bicycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle.
(b) No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk, upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding; or if the bicycle is wider than the customary widths of two-wheeled bicycles.
(c) A person riding a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. This audible signal may be given by the voice or by a 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 person or persons being overtaken and passed.
(d) A person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk, before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane or guided by a dog, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot, if necessary for safety.
(e) A person shall not operate a bicycle from a sidewalk so as to suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(f) No person shall operate a bicycle on a sidewalk at a speed greater than an ordinary walk when approaching or entering a crosswalk or approaching or crossing a driveway if a vehicle is approaching the crosswalk or driveway. This paragraph does not require reduced speeds for bicycles when other vehicles are not present.
(Ord. 178-1959. Passed 9-14-59; Ord. 144-2020. Passed 12-7-20.)
No person shall ride a bicycle or mobility device in, along or upon controlled-access highways, expressways, freeways or throughways within the City.
(Ord. 60-1964. Passed 4-6-64; Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)
(a) Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or mobility device 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 or mobility device. 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.
(b) Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or mobility device 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.
(c) When a bicycle or mobility device is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with Section 331.14.
(d) No person shall operate a bicycle or mobility device:
(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 or mobility device;
(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); or
(5) At a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
(6) No person operating an e-scooter shall exceed a speed greater than 15 miles per hour.
(e) The operator of a bicycle or mobility device 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.
(f) No person shall engage in trick riding on streets or sidewalks or on public property.
(Ord. 81-2016. Passed 6-20-16; Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)
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