Section
Bicycles
73.01 Definition
73.02 Traffic laws apply
73.03 Manner and number riding
73.04 Hitching rides
73.05 Where to ride
73.06 Right-of-way; sidewalks
73.07 Carrying articles
73.08 Lighting and brake equipment
73.09 Sale with reflectors
Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Roller Skis and Skateboards
73.25 Definitions
73.26 Unlawful acts
73.27 Right-of-way
73.28 Hours of use
73.99 Violations
BICYCLES
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BICYCLE. Every device propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices, and including any device generally recognized as a BICYCLE though equipped with two front or rear wheels.
Every person riding a bicycle on a street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title, except as to special regulations in this chapter and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
(A) It is unlawful for any person propelling a bicycle to ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
(B) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped, except on a baby seat attached to the bicycle, provided that the seat is equipped with a harness to hold the child securely in the seat and that protection is provided against the child's feet hitting the spokes of the wheel, or in a seat attached to the bicycle operator.
Penalty, see § 73.99
It is unlawful for any person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, roller blades, skate board, sled, or toy vehicle to attach the same or themselves to any vehicle upon a street.
Penalty, see § 73.99
(A) Every person operating a bicycle upon a street shall ride as near to the right side of the street as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(B) Persons riding bicycles upon a street shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of streets set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
Penalty, see § 73.99
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