(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.)