(A) Definition. As used in this section, the term BICYCLE shall mean every device propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or rear wheels.
(B) Traffic laws apply. Every person riding a bicycle on a street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the state’s Traffic Code.
(C) Riding on bicycles.
(1) It is unlawful for any person propelling a bicycle to ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
(2) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped, except on a baby seat attached to the bicycle; provided that, the seat is equipped with a harness to hold the child securely in the seat and that protection is provided against the child’s feet hitting the spokes of the wheel, or in a seat attached to the bicycle operator.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person operating a bicycle to carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.
(D) Operation of bicycles.
(1) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as is safe to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following situations:
(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
(b) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;
(c) When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions and while exercising due care including, but not limited to:
1. Fixed or moving objects;
2. Parked or moving vehicles;
3. Pedestrians or animals;
4. Surface hazards; or
5. Any time it is unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(d) When riding in the right turn only lane.
(2) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Persons riding two abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane.
(3) Whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, the person shall yield the right-of- way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.
(4) No person shall ride a bicycle on any sidewalk in the business district of the town. The business district shall consist of sidewalks on Main Street within an area bounded on the north by County Line Road, on the south to SE 4th and one block east and west of Main Street.
(E) Equipment required.
(1) Front lamp. Every bicycle in use at the times described in 47 O.S. § 12-201, sub. B, shall be equipped with a lamp on the front emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 1,000 feet to the front. This division (E)(1) shall not apply to a street or highway with a speed limit of 25 mph or less.
(2) Rear lamp and reflector. Every bicycle in use at the times described in 47 O.S. § 12-201, sub. B, shall be equipped with a lamp on the rear emitting a red light visible from a distance of at least 1,000 feet to the rear. This division (E)(2) shall not apply to a street or highway with a speed limit of 25 mph or less. Every bicycle shall be equipped with a red reflector which shall be visible for 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle.
(3) Reflective material. Every bicycle when in use at the times described in 47 O.S. § 12-201, sub. B, shall be equipped with reflective material of sufficient size and reflectivity to be visible from both sides for 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle.
(4) Brakes. Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes which will enable its driver to stop the bicycle within 25 feet from a speed of ten mph on dry, level, clean pavement.
(5) Siren not permitted. A bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a bicycle, any siren.
(Prior Code, § 7-3-1) (Ord. 2010-6, passed 10-12-2010) Penalty, see § 71.99