DIVISION 3: PEDICAB EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

§ 13-54 PEDICAB CONDITION.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful for a driver to operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab that is not in good working order, including, but not limited to, the operation of a pedicab that has:

      (1)   Exposed rust;

      (2)   Ripped upholstery or fabric;

      (3)   Exposed wood that is not painted and not in good condition;

      (4)   Exposed sharp edges;

      (5)   Dirt or debris on any surface accessible to patrons; or

      (6)   No manufacturer's serial or identification number on a pedicab.

(Ord. 17-08-09, passed 8-8-17)

§ 13-55 PEDICAB LIGHTING AND REFLECTORS.

   It shall be unlawful for any driver to operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab that does not have the following:

   (A)   Headlights. Every pedicab shall be equipped with a headlight capable of projecting a beam of white light for a distance at a minimum of 500 feet, which shall be clearly visible during nighttime hours and which must be illuminated at all times during operation.

   (B)   Taillights. Every pedicab shall be equipped with a red tail-light affixed to the rear of the passenger compartment, which shall be clearly visible during nighttime hours from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the pedicab and which must be illuminated at all times during operation.

   (C)   Reflectors. Every pedicab shall be equipped with a slow moving vehicle triangle on the rear of the vehicle or reflective tape which outlines the rear of the pedicab from edge to edge.

(Ord. 17-08-09, passed 8-8-17)

§ 13-56 PEDICAB BRAKES.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful for a driver to operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab that is not equipped with a braking system capable of being manipulated by the driver from his or her normal position of operation and is capable of causing a pedicab with a loaded passenger compartment to come to a stop on dry, level, clean pavement.

   (B)   Each pedicab shall be equipped with an operational brake or brakes which will enable its driver to stop the vehicle within 15 feet from a speed of ten miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement. The brake systems shall demonstrate a reasonable total braking force when tested, using the "quick stop method."

(Ord. 17-08-09, passed 8-8-17)

§ 13-57 PEDICAB TRAILER; LIMITATION ON NUMBER.

   It shall be unlawful to operate a pedicab with more than one attached trailer, sidecar, or similar device.

(Ord. 17-08-09, passed 8-8-17)

§ 13-58 PEDICAB WIDTH.

   No pedicab shall be wider than 54 inches at its widest point.

(Ord. 17-08-09, passed 8-8-17)