(A) Whenever any bicycle is operated in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or in violation of the state traffic laws or city traffic regulations as they relate to street traffic and insofar as applicable, the bicycle may be seized by any member of the Police Department and impounded. The bicycle, if belonging to a person under 16 years of age, shall be surrendered to the parent or guardian of the minor without charge after a full explanation to the parent or guardian of the reason for impounding the bicycle. A complete record of each impounding shall be kept in the office of the Chief of Police.
(B) In the event any person under the age of 16 years while riding on a bicycle other than his or her own, violates any of the provisions of this chapter, the traffic regulations of the city, or state traffic laws, then the owner of the bicycle shall be held responsible for the illegal operation.
(`81 Code, § 73.20) Penalty, see § 70.99
Cross-reference:
Impoundment for abandonment, see § 73.03