371.06 RIDING BICYCLES UPON SIDEWALKS.

   (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.)

Penalty - see Sections 307.01, 307.02 and 371.16 

371.07 RIDING BICYCLES OR MOBILITY DEVICES ON CONTROLLED- ACCESS HIGHWAYS, EXPRESSWAYS, ETC.

   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.)

Penalty - see Sections 307.01, 307.02 and 371.16

371.08 SAFE RIDING REGULATIONS FOR BICYCLES OR MOBILITY DEVICES.

   (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.)

Penalty - see Sections 307.01, 307.02 and 371.16

371.09 PARKING; LOCKS.

   (a)   No person shall park a bicycle or mobility device upon a sidewalk in such a manner as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or damage the property of another. This includes ADA ramps, areas departing to and from buildings, and at transit stops.

   (b)   No person shall park a bicycle or mobility device upon a roadway, in parking spots or loading zones, in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.

   (c)   All bicycles and mobility devices must be parked in an upright position.

(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20; Ord. 144-2020. Passed 12-7-20.)

Penalty - see Sections 307.01, 307.02 and 371.16 

371.10 REGISTRATION OF BICYCLES REQUIRED; RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS. (REPEALED)

   (EDITOR’S NOTE: Section 371.10 was repealed by Ordinance No. 123-2020, passed October 19, 2020.)

371.11 REGISTRATION APPLICATION AND FEE. (REPEALED)

   (EDITOR’S NOTE: Section 371.11 was repealed by Ordinance No. 123-2020, passed October 19, 2020.)

371.12 REGISTRATION TAGS AND CARDS; TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. (REPEALED)

   (EDITOR’S NOTE: Section 371.12 was repealed by Ordinance No. 123-2020, passed October 19, 2020.)