Section
474.01 Code application to bicycles
474.02 Riding upon seats; carrying packages; motorcycle handle bars; helmets and glasses
474.03 Attaching bicycles, motorcycles to other vehicles
474.04 Riding on right side of roadway; riding abreast
474.05 Lights, signal devices, brakes on bicycles
474.06 Safe riding regulations for bicycles
474.07 Reckless operation; control, course and speed
474.08 Parking; locks
474.09 Parent’s responsibility
474.10 Operation of motorized bicycles
474.11 Suspension of riding privileges; impounding of bicycles
474.99 Penalty
CROSS REFERENCES
See section histories for similar state law
Bicycle defined, see § 402.05
Bicycle regulations to be consistent with state law, see R.C. § 4511.07(A)(8)
Bicycles prohibited on freeways, see § 412.05
Motorcycle brakes, see § 438.19
Motorcycle defined, see § 402.21
Motorcycle headlight, see § 438.03
Motorcycle operator’s license required, see § 436.01
Off-highway motorcycles, see Ch. 476
Operation of vehicles on bicycle paths, see § 432.39
(a) The provisions of this Traffic Code which are applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated as a vehicle.
(Ord. 2002-63, passed 4-1-2002)
(b) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall be subject to the provisions of this Traffic Code applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except provisions which by their nature can have no application and except where bicycles are subjected to special regulations.
(c) Wherever the word
BICYCLE appears in this chapter, it includes MOTORIZED BICYCLES as defined in § 402.22.
Statutory reference:
Bicycles - issuance of ticket - points not assessed, see R.C. § 4511.52
(a) For purposes of this section,
SNOWMOBILE has the same meaning as given that term in R.C. § 4519.01.
(b) A person operating a bicycle or motorcycle shall not ride other than upon the affixed seat thereto, nor carry any other person upon such bicycle or motorcycle nor shall any additional person be permitted to ride upon a bicycle or motorcycle, unless such bicycle or motorcycle is designed or equipped to carry more than one person at a time.
(c) A person shall ride upon a bicycle or motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the bicycle or motorcycle.
(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 handlebars.
(e) No person shall operate a motorcycle on a public roadway when the handlebars or grips are more than 15 inches higher than the seat or saddle for the operator.
(f) No person shall operate or be a passenger on a snowmobile or motorcycle without using safety glasses or other protective eye device. No person who is under the age of 18 years, or who holds a motorcycle operator’s endorsement or license bearing a “NOVICE” designation that is currently in effect as provided in R.C. § 4507.13, shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on the person’s head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle 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 Director of Public Safety. The provisions of this division (f) or a violation thereof shall not be used in the trial of any civil action.
(Ord. 2002-63, passed 4-1-2002)
(a) (1) No person riding upon any bicycle, electric bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skateboard, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or self to any vehicle upon a roadway.
(2) No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, electric bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skateboard, or toy vehicle to attach the same or self to any vehicle while it is moving upon a roadway.
(3) This section does not apply to towing a disabled vehicle.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this division (b), whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(c) If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under R.C. § 4511.991(B).
(R.C. § 4511.54)
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