§ 71.45 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES.
   (A)   Any person operating a bicycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic-control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
   (B)   Persons riding bicycles upon the street or highway shall ride no more than two abreast except in areas specifically designated for bicycles.
   (C)   Whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk or street, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal and shall be given at such a distance and in such a manner as not to startle person or persons being overtaken and passed.
   (D)   Whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.
   (E)   When a bicycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the motor vehicle laws of the state.
   (F)   Every rider of a bicycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property.
(Ord. 698, passed 5-7-1973) Penalty, see § 71.99