(a) For purposes of this section, “snowmobile” has the same meaning as given that term in Section 375.01. “Motorized bicycle” has the same meaning as given that term in Section 301.62. “Bicycle” has the same meaning as given that term in Section 301.04. “Motorcycle” has the same meaning as given that term in Section 301.19.
(b) A person operating a bicycle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall not ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, nor carry any other person upon such bicycle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.
(c) A person shall ride upon a bicycle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the bicycle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle.
(d) No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handle bars.
(e) No bicycle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped, nor shall any motorcycle be operated on a highway when the handle bars or grips are more than fifteen inches higher than the seat or saddle for the operator.
(Ord. 83-83. Passed 5-2-83.)
(f) No person shall operate or be a passenger on a snowmobile, motorcycle or motorized bicycle without using safety glasses or other protective eye device. No person who is under the age of eighteen years, or who holds a motorcycle operator's endorsement or license bearing a “novice” designation that is currently in effect as provided in Ohio R.C. 4507.13, shall operate a motorcycle or motorized bicycle on a highway or be a passenger on a motorcycle or motorized bicycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on his or her head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle or motorized bicycle operated by such a person unless similarly wearing a protective helmet. The helmet, safety glasses or other protective eye device shall conform with regulations prescribed and promulgated by the Ohio Director of Public Safety. The provisions of this subsection or a violation thereof shall not be used in the trial of any civil action.
(Ord. 165-93. Passed 6-21-93.)