6-8-1: EFFECT OF REGULATIONS:

   A.   It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this chapter.

   B.   The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.

   C.   These regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles subject to those exceptions stated herein. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-1)

6-8-2: TRAFFIC LAWS APPLY TO PERSONS RIDING BICYCLES:

Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the state declaring rules of the road applicable to vehicles or by the traffic ordinances of the city applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter and except as to those provisions of the laws and ordinances which by their nature can have no application. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-2)

6-8-3: OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES:

   A.   Any person operating a bicycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

   B.   When authorized signs are erected indicating that no right or left or U-turn is permitted, no person operating a bicycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-3)

6-8-4: BICYCLE OPERATION REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS:

   A.   Riding On Seat: A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.

   B.   Carrying Persons: No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-4)

   C.   Riding On Roadways And Bicycle Paths: Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-5)

   D.   Speed: No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-6)

   E.   Emerging From Alley Or Driveway: The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on said sidewalk or sidewalk area, and upon entering the roadway, shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-7)

   F.   Carrying Articles: No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the rider from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-8)

   G.   Parking: No person shall park a bicycle upon a street other than upon the roadway against the curb or upon the sidewalk in a rack to support the bicycle or against a building or at the curb, in such manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-9)

   H.   Riding On Sidewalks: Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-10)

6-8-5: LAMPS ON BICYCLES:

Every bicycle in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least one thousand feet (1,000') to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type which shall be visible from six hundred feet (600') to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of one thousand feet (1,000') to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-11; amd. 2016 Code)

6-8-6: CARRYING ANOTHER PERSON:

No driver of a two (2) or three (3) wheel motor vehicle or bicycle shall carry any other person on, upon or within such vehicle on any street or highway in the city except as hereinafter provided; provided, however, that if any two (2) or three (3) wheel motor vehicle with a wheel diameter of twelve inches (12") or greater, or any bicycle shall have either a double seating device with double footrests or a sidecar attachment providing a separate seat space within such sidecar attachment for each person riding therein so that such person shall be seated entirely within the body of said sidecar, then it shall be permissible for an operator who has attained the age of sixteen (16) years or older to carry a passenger. A demonstration ride by a licensed dealer or his employee is excepted from provisions hereof. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-12)

6-8-7: DRIVING MOTORCYCLES OR MOTOR SCOOTERS:

   A.   Speed: No person shall operate any motorcycle or any motor scooter at a greater speed than the speed limit legally posted; provided, however, in no event nor at any time, may an operator under the age of sixteen (16) years operate a motorcycle or motor scooter at a speed greater than thirty five (35) miles per hour. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-13)

   B.   Equipment: The following equipment shall be required on all motorcycles and all motor scooters except on actual trail rides conducted outside of public streets and highways:

      1.   Rearview Mirrors: All vehicles covered under this subsection B shall be equipped with two (2) mirrors containing a reflection surface of not less than three inches (3") in diameter, mounted one on each side of the vehicle and positioned so as to enable the operator to clearly view the roadway to the rear of his vehicle.

      2.   Windshield: All vehicles covered under this subsection B shall be quipped with a windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness to protect the operator from foreign objects, except that in lieu of such windshield, the operator shall wear goggles or face shield of material and design to protect him from foreign objects.

      3.   Brakes: All vehicles covered under this subsection B shall be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of same, to stop and hold such vehicles, including two (2) separate means of applying the brakes: one means shall be effective to apply the brakes to the front wheel and one means shall be effective to apply the brakes to the rear wheel or wheels. All such vehicles shall be equipped with a stop lamp on the rear of the vehicle, which shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application of the brakes.

      4.   Flashing Turn Signal Lamps: Flashing turn signals shall show to the front and rear of the motorcycle or motor scooter when in use, shall display a white or amber light, or any shade of color between white and amber, visible from a distance not less than five hundred feet (500') in normal daylight. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-14; amd. 2016 Code)

   C.   Riding On Seat: A person operating a motorcycle, motor scooter or motor bicycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on the vehicle unless it is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride only upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two (2) persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the operator. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 12-14)

   D.   Operating On Streets: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor driven cycle, including a motor scooter or motor driven bicycle, on a street in the city during a time when state law prohibits the operation of such vehicle. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 12-20)

   E.   Riding On Sidewalks: No motorcycle or motor scooter shall be ridden upon any sidewalk of the city. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-12)

   F.   Handlebars: Handlebars on motorcycles and motor scooters shall not be higher than eye level of the operator. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-12; amd. 2016 Code)

   G.   Holding Onto Another Moving Vehicle: No rider of a motorcycle or motor scooter shall hold onto any moving vehicle for the purpose of being propelled.

   H.   Passing Vehicles Between Lanes Of Traffic: No driver of a motorcycle, motor scooter or bicycle shall pass other vehicles in between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction, authorized emergency vehicles excepted. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 14-12)