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(A) No person shall operate a motorized bicycle upon a highway or any public or private property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking, unless all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The person is 14 or 15 years of age and holds a valid probationary motorized bicycle license issued after the person has passed the test provided for in this section, or the person is 16 years of age or older and holds either a valid commercial driver’s license issued under R.C. Chapter 4506 or a driver’s license issued under R.C. Chapter 4507 or a valid motorized bicycle license issued after the person has passed the test provided for in this section, except that if a person is 16 years of age, has a valid probationary motorized bicycle license and desires a motorized bicycle license, the person is not required to comply with the testing requirements provided for in this section.
(2) The motorized bicycle is equipped in accordance with the rules adopted under division (B) of this section and is in proper working order.
(3) The person, if under 18 years of age, is wearing a protective helmet on the person’s head with the chin strap properly fastened and the motorized bicycle is equipped with a rearview mirror.
(4) The person operates the motorized bicycle when practicable within three feet of the right edge of the roadway obeying all traffic rules applicable to vehicles.
(B) The Director of Public Safety, subject to R.C. Chapter 119, shall adopt and promulgate rules concerning protective helmets, the equipment of motorized bicycles, and the testing and qualifications of persons who do not hold a valid driver’s or commercial driver’s license. The test shall be as near as practicable to the examination required for a motorcycle operator’s endorsement under R.C. § 4507.11. The test shall also require the operator to give an actual demonstration of the operator’s ability to operate and control a motorized bicycle by driving one under the supervision of an examining officer.
(C) Every motorized bicycle license expires on the birthday of the applicant in the fourth or eighth year after the date it is issued, based on the period of renewal requested by the applicant. No motorized bicycle license shall be issued for a period longer than eight years. A person who is 65 years of age or older may only apply for a motorized bicycle license that expires on the birthday of the applicant in the fourth year after the date it is issued.
(D) No person operating a motorized bicycle shall carry another person upon the motorized bicycle.
(E) The protective helmet and rearview mirror required by division (A)(3) of this section shall, on and after January 1, 1985, conform with rules adopted by the Director under division (B) of this section.
(F) Whoever violates division (A), (D), or (E) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(R.C. § 4511.521)
Statutory reference:
Suspension of probationary motorized bicycle license by the state, see R.C. § 4510.34
(A) For purposes of this section,
SNOWMOBILE has the same meaning as given that term in R.C. § 4519.01.
(B) (1) No person operating a bicycle or electric bicycle shall ride other than upon or astride the permanent and regular seat attached thereto or carry any other person upon such bicycle or electric bicycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, and no person shall ride upon a bicycle or electric bicycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.
(2) No person operating a motorcycle shall ride other than upon or astride the permanent and regular seat or saddle attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such motorcycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat or saddle thereon, and no person shall ride upon a motorcycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat or saddle.
(3) No person shall ride upon a motorcycle that is equipped with a saddle other than while sitting astride the saddle, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.
(4) No person shall ride upon a motorcycle that is equipped with a seat other than while sitting upon the seat.
(5) No person operating a bicycle or electric bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
(6) No bicycle or electric bicycle or motorcycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. No motorcycle shall be operated on a highway when the handlebars rise higher than the shoulders of the operator when the operator is seated in the operator’s seat or saddle.
(C) (1) Except as provided in division (C)(3) of this section, no person shall operate or be a passenger on a snowmobile or motorcycle without using safety glasses or other protective eye device. Except as provided in division (C)(3) of this section, no person who is under the age of 18 years, or who holds a motorcycle operator’s endorsement or license bearing a “novice” designation that is currently in effect as provided in R.C. § 4507.13, shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on the person’s head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle operated by such a person unless similarly wearing a protective helmet. The helmet, safety glasses, or other protective eye device shall conform with rules adopted by the Ohio Director of Public Safety. The provisions of this paragraph or a violation thereof shall not be used in the trial of any civil action.
(2) (a) Except as provided in division (C)(3) of this section, no person shall operate a motorcycle with a valid temporary instruction permit and temporary instruction permit identification card issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles pursuant to R.C. § 4507.05 unless the person, at the time of such operation, is wearing on the person’s head a protective helmet that conforms with rules adopted by the Ohio Director of Public Safety.
(b) No person shall operate a motorcycle with a valid temporary instruction permit and temporary instruction permit identification card issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles pursuant to R.C. § 4507.05 in any of the following circumstances:
1. At any time when lighted lights are required by R.C. § 4513.03(A)(1);
2. While carrying a passenger;
3. On any limited access highway.
(3) Divisions (C)(1) and (C)(2)(a) of this section do not apply to a person who operates or is a passenger in an autocycle or cab-enclosed motorcycle when the occupant compartment top is in place enclosing the occupants.
(D) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the carrying of a child in a seat or trailer that is designed for carrying children and is firmly attached to the bicycle or electric bicycle.
(E) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (B) or (C)(1) or (C)(2) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates division (B) or (C)(1) or (C)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates division (B) or (C)(1) or (C)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(R.C. § 4511.53)
(A) (1) No person riding upon any bicycle, electric bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skateboard, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or self to any vehicle upon a roadway.
(2) No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, electric bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skateboard, or toy vehicle to attach the same or self to any vehicle while it is moving upon a roadway.
(3) This section does not apply to towing a disabled vehicle.
(B) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(C) If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B).
(R.C. § 4511.54)
(A) Every person operating a bicycle or electric bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable obeying all traffic rules applicable to vehicles and exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(B) Persons riding bicycles, electric bicycles, or motorcycles upon a roadway shall ride not more than two abreast in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, electric bicycles, or motorcycles.
(C) This section does not require a person operating a bicycle or electric bicycle to ride at the edge of the roadway when it is unreasonable or unsafe to do so. Conditions that may require riding away from the edge of the roadway include when necessary to avoid fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, surface hazards, or if it otherwise is unsafe or impracticable to do so, including if the lane is too narrow for the bicycle or electric bicycle and an overtaking vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.
(D) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(E) If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B).
(R.C. § 4511.55)
(A) Every bicycle or electric bicycle when in use at the times specified in R.C. § 4513.03 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance shall be equipped with the following:
(1) A lamp mounted on the front of either the bicycle or electric bicycle or the operator that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and 300 feet to the sides. A generator-powered lamp that emits light only when the bicycle or electric bicycle is moving may be used to meet this requirement.
(2) A red reflector on the rear that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;
(3) A lamp emitting either flashing or steady red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector. If the red lamp performs as a reflector in that it is visible as specified in division (A)(2) of this section, the red lamp may serve as the reflector and a separate reflector is not required.
(B) Additional lamps and reflectors may be used in addition to those required under division (A) of this section, except that red lamps and red reflectors shall not be used on the front of the bicycle or electric bicycle and white lamps and white reflectors shall not be used on the rear of the bicycle or electric bicycle.
(C) A bicycle or electric bicycle may be equipped with a device capable of giving an audible signal, except that a bicycle or electric bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle or electric bicycle any siren or whistle.
(D) Every bicycle or electric bicycle shall be equipped with an adequate brake when used on a street or highway.
(E) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(R.C. § 4511.56)
(A) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to regulate the recreational use of all-terrain vehicles and motorized dirt bikes in the village.
(B) Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words, combinations of words, terms, and phrases used in this section have the meanings set forth below:
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV. A motorized flotation-tired vehicle of not less than three low pressure tires, but not more than eight tires, that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry weight less than 900 pounds.
MOTORIZED DIRT BIKE. A vehicle traveling on two wheels and capable of cross-country travel on natural terrain without benefit of a road or trail.
OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE. Both an all-terrain vehicle or ATV and a motorized dirt bike as defined herein or either of them.
(C) Use of off highway vehicles. An off highway vehicle may be recreationally used within the village but only on the condition that the operator adheres to the following:
(1) No off highway vehicle may be recreationally used within the village within 100 feet from any dwelling unit.
(2) No more than two persons who are not residents of any particular lot may simultaneously recreationally use off highway vehicles on that lot. It is the responsibility of the owner(s) of that lot to enforce this restriction, and the owner(s) of that lot shall, in addition to the individuals using the off highway vehicles, be liable for any violation of this section.
(3) An off highway vehicle may be recreationally operated within the village only during the following hours: 9:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m.
(4) No person shall recreationally operate an off highway vehicle on any lot unless that person is the owner of said lot or has the consent of the owner to operate the off highway vehicle on that lot.
(5) No person shall operate an off highway vehicle on any real property owned or leased by the village, including, but not limited to, any real property owned or leased by the village for use as a recreational park, without the express written permission of the Mayor, said permission being limited to maintaining or “dragging” a softball or baseball field located on village property.
(D) Exemptions. The following use is exempt from this section:
(1) The use of any off highway vehicle by an officer, employee, or agent of the city village or of any other governmental unit in the course of official governmental business.
(2) This section shall apply only to the recreational use of off highway vehicles and shall not limit the use of off highway vehicles for snow plowing, towing, agricultural, commercial or emergency use.
(E) Penalty. Any person, firm, corporation, or association which violates any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor for the first offense punishable by a maximum fine of $150, a fourth degree misdemeanor for the second offense punishable by a maximum fine of $250 or 30 days in jail, or both, and a third degree misdemeanor for any subsequent offense punishable by a maximum fine of $500 or 60 days in jail, or both.
(Ord. 42, passed 7-2-07; Am. Ord. 45, passed 8-2-07; Am. Ord. 54, passed 6-18-08)
(A) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to regulate the use of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, utility vehicles and all-purpose vehicles on public roadways in the village.
(B) Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words, combinations of words, terms, and phrases used in this section have the meanings set forth below:
(1) ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES or ATV and ALL-PURPOSE VEHICLE or APV. A self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for cross-country travel on land and water, or on more than one type of terrain, and steered by wheels or caterpillar treads, or any combination thereof, including vehicles that operate on a cushion of air, vehicles commonly known as all-terrain vehicles, all-season vehicles, mini-bikes and trail bikes, including but not limited to that which is operated by way of flotation-tired vehicle of not less than three or more than eight low pressure tires.
(2) MOTORIZED DIRT BIKE. A vehicle traveling on two wheels and capable of cross-country travel on natural terrain without the benefit of a road or trail.
(3) SNOWMOBILE. Any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for use on snow or ice, and steered by skis, runners or caterpillar treads.
(4) UTILITY VEHICLE. A self-propelled vehicle designed with a bed, principally for the purpose of transporting material or cargo in connection with construction, agriculture, forestry, grounds maintenance, lawn and garden, material handling, or similar activities. UTILITY VEHICLES includes a vehicle with a maximum attainable speed of 20 miles per hour or less.
(C) Permitted operation. Snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, all-purpose vehicles, motorized dirt bikes and utility vehicles may be operated only as follows:
(1) To make a crossing of a highway, other than a freeway or limited access highway, whenever the crossing can be made in safety and will not interfere with the movement of vehicular traffic approaching from any direction on the highway, and provided that the operator yields the right-of-way to any approaching traffic that presents an immediate hazard;
(2) Off and alongside a street or highway for limited distances from the point of unloading from a conveyance to the point at which the vehicle is intended and authorized to be operated;
(3) Unless operation of such vehicle falls within the permitted operations outlined herein, at no time, shall any of the vehicles defined within this section be operated on any village streets or sidewalks.
(D) Registration of vehicles.
(1) Except as provided in division (D)(2), (D)(3) and (D)(4) of this section, no person shall operate any of the vehicles described within this section unless the vehicle is registered and numbered in accordance with R.C. § 4519.02.
(2) No registration is required for vehicles described within this section if the operation is exclusively upon lands owned by the owner of the vehicle, or on lands to which the owner has a contractual right.
(3) Any vehicle described within this section that is operated by a person who is not a resident of this state shall comply with R.C. § 4519.09.
(4) No registration is required for a vehicle described within this section that is owned and used by the United States, another state or a political subdivision thereof, but the vehicle shall display the name of the owner thereon.
(5) No person who is less than 16 years of age shall operate any vehicle described within this section on any land or waters other than private property or waters owned by or leased to such person's
parent or guardian, unless accompanied by another person who is 18 years of age, or older, and who holds a valid license.
(E) Exemptions. Properly registered vehicles defined within this section may travel upon village streets only under the following circumstances.
(1) The use of any vehicles defined under this section by an officer, employee, or agent of the village or any other governmental unit in the course of official governmental business.
(2) During such time that a natural disaster is declared by the Director of Public Safety or the Chief of Police, and as a result, traditional methods of transportation are unavailable.
(3) During such times that the vehicle is being utilized for the purpose of plowing snow, and the vehicle must have the snow plow attached at all times.
(4) During village-approved parades, when the operator of the vehicle is participating in the parade and has permission from the Director of Public Safety or Chief of Police.
(F) Penalty. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Ord. 2011-31, passed 7-20-11)
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