DIVISION 2. MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES

§ 28-175 CARRYING EXCESS NUMBER OF PERSONS.

   No motorcycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designated and equipped.

(Ord. 894, passed 1-5-1950; Ord. 1983, passed 7-16-1963; Ord. 2237, passed 11-16-1970)

§ 28-176 RESERVED.

§ 28-177 TO BE DRIVEN NEAR RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; CARE TO BE EXERCISED IN PASSING.

   Every person operating a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle upon a roadway, shall ride as near the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.

(Ord. 1983, passed 7-16-1963; Ord. 2237, passed 11-16-1970)

§ 28-178 METHOD OF PASSING.

   No person operating a motor-driven cycle or a motorcycle shall pass between lines of traffic, but may pass on the left of traffic moving in his direction in the case of a two-way street or on the left or right of traffic in the case of a one-way street, in an unoccupied lane.

(Ord. passed - -2002)

§ 28-179 RIDING ABREAST.

   Persons riding motorcycles, or motor-driven cycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two (2) abreast.

(Ord. 894, passed 1-5-1950; Ord. 1983, passed 7-16-1963; Ord. 2237, passed 11-16-1970)

§ 28-180 LIGHTS REQUIRED.

   (a)   Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operated upon a highway, during such time lights are required, shall display lighted lamps and/or illuminating devices as provided for in this ordinance.

   (b)   No person shall operate any motor-driven cycle between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, at a greater rate of speed than 35 miles per hour, unless the motor-driven cycle is equipped with head lamp or lamps which are adequate to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 300 feet ahead.

(Ord. 894, passed 1-5-1950; Ord. 1983, passed 7-16-1963; Ord. 2237, passed 11-16-1970)